Category Archives: gardening guides
Jobs for the garden in October
October really heralds the start of Autumn. Leaves are starting to take on their beautiful Autumnal hues, beds and borders are slowly starting to lose the showy blooms of Summer, and everywhere you can see the garden starting to slow … Continue reading
More birds equals fewer slugs
It is a simple equation. Slugs eat the crops in our organic garden, so we encourage their predators. Blackbirds and Robins in particular are welcome, but we put out plenty of scraps for all birds, since we like having the … Continue reading
Gardening Safety
Gardens and allottments are pretty benign environments, but some safety precautions are necessary to keep healthy in the garden. Firstly, always wash your hands after gardening. There are microbes and chemicals in the soil and through the chances of catching … Continue reading
Winter in the Organic Garden
There are still crops being pulled up this month. Leeks are doing well and brussells sprouts are looking good. The last of the pumpkins has been lifted and we now have to think about next year. Soil preparation is the … Continue reading
Gardening Under Glass (or Plastic)
A greenhouse or polytunnel is a godsend to organic gardeners everywhere. Gardening Under Glass (or Plastic) means a longer growing season and a wider possible range of crops that you can grow. Cost is of course a huge factor, so … Continue reading
Reasons To Use Pond Aerators
Experts say that nothing is more important to the health of your pond than getting oxygen into water at all levels, and pond aerators are designed to do just that. Unless your pond is very shallow, the natural circulation of water will not be sufficient. Continue reading