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A little on soil pH

A little on soil pH

22.05.2015

I decided to bite the bullet at the weekend and tackle my old Landrover which has been sitting in the shed since the gearbox packed up a couple of weeks ago. … Read more

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22.05.2015

The Vegetable Garden in November

The Vegetable Garden in November

30.10.2014

November is the month when growth in the vegetable garden finally grinds to a halt. Temperatures fall and daylight levels decrease, the season is over and other … Read more

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30.10.2014

What are Green Manures?

What are Green Manures?

25.09.2014

What are Green Manures? Green manures are crops sown to cover bare soil after crops are harvested. The term 'green manure' can be confusing as most people will i … Read more

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25.09.2014

Soil Improvement for Vegetable Gardeners

Soil Improvement for Vegetable Gardeners

23.07.2014

Healthy vegetables need a healthy soil, it's as simple as that. It is possible to grow vegetables in poor soil by using artificial fertilizers but the quality … Read more

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23.07.2014

Seaweed and Potatoes

Seaweed and Potatoes

18.02.2014

A Protective Seaweed Mulch I took the opposite photo in early January, it's frosty seaweed obviously but it's in my garden rather than on the beach. I prepared m … Read more

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18.02.2014

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Soil

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Soil

30.01.2014

Soil is often overlooked even though it is the foundation of a successful vegetable garden. Growing vegetables can be tough on the soil as they are very greedy p … Read more

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30.01.2014

No Dig 2013

No Dig 2013

15.01.2013

I do love a fresh start and the turn from Christmas to January and a New Year always puts a major spring in my step. I have to admit that my garden (in fact any … Read more

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15.01.2013