Having tried to grow various types of fruit and vegetables from seed, I’ve discovered some that are more “user friendly” than others. Here, I’ll outline the ones that I consider to be almost foolproof! Continue reading “5 Best Veg for Beginners”
You might think that home composting in a small garden wouldn’t be possible. I’ve composted as long as we have had this garden and managed to get enough to mulch my plants in the early spring each year. Continue reading “How to Make Your Own Compost at Home”
I’ve been working on a project this year to grow some herbs in an old Belfast sink that my Brother gave me. Everything has been grown from seed and I’ve had so many more plants grow than expected! Continue reading “Growing Herbs in a Sink Container”
Today marked the day that I started to get things growing in the trough. Last year, my brother gave me a big sack of leaves and I thought I’d see if they mulched down into leaf mould. I probably could have left them a little longer and kept them a bit wetter, but they’re mixed in and I hope they improve the soil. Continue reading “Container Gardening: Beginning the Trough”
I consider myself extremely fortunate to live in a house with a garden, albeit on the smaller side. Especially in the current times of self isolation and social distancing. It gives me somewhere to sit and enjoy the sunshine, somewhere to socialise when we’re allowed visitors again and somewhere to grow my own food. Continue reading “My Garden Containers Set Up”
