Garden
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Speedy Seed Germination
To speed up seed germination of your larger seeds such as peas, beans, broad beans etc, soak them overnight in warm water. They will swell and soften to help the seed germinate faster which means you’ll get your delicious vegetables faster too!!
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Soil Management
Manure is the essential ingredient in the fertility of your vegetable garden. It must be well rotted and never fresh as it will burn your plants. I use chicken and cow manure as part of my soil management. Compost is also an essential part of your vegetable crop. Have a little bucket with a lid […]
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Growing Tomatoes and A Rustic Soup Recipe
This year was a bumper crop of tomatoes for me! Both smaller yellow pear and large red heirlooms. I find it’s so much easier to grow cherry tomatoes and the smaller varieties than the larger fruit, but this year was my year for both! There are so many varieties experimenting is fun! Particularly if you […]
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Autumn In The Kitchen Garden
It’s a fabulous time in the garden! With summer crops ripe and finishing up, that means many delicious vegetables for your table. The cooler days are a relief and make gardening much easier, particularly now having to pull up old crops and dig new life into your soil. As summer comes to an end, we begin […]