In recent years European tomato growers have taken an interest in varieties from Eastern Europe; Russia, Poland, Ukraine and even Siberia. These sturdy types of tomato are … Read More about Experimental tomatoes
Diary Entries & News
Regular city tomatoes
There was a time when growing tomatoes outside in Belgium was considered impossible, what with cold and wet summers. The last few years with heatwaves have changed this. … Read More about Regular city tomatoes
Heat wave gardening
The weather forecast for the next few weeks is very hot with temperatures between 26 and 31 degrees. With little or no rain in sight, these conditions have not been seen since … Read More about Heat wave gardening
Serious basil growing
Basil is a must-grow for the kitchen garden. Whether on a windowsill or balcony the plants take up little space and produce great results. In recent years, with changes in the … Read More about Serious basil growing
Chilli peppers progress 2018
It has been an interesting year for growing chilli peppers. The early heat from March onwards was ideal for an early start but then a series of cold nights came along which … Read More about Chilli peppers progress 2018
Summer gardening 2018
The spring season this year has been a bit of a mess with extreme cold in March and extreme heat in April, continuing into May. These unusual conditions make starting plants … Read More about Summer gardening 2018
Cucumber season
In many warm weather cultures cucumbers are eaten like apples to provide hydration and valuable nutrition. It particularly suits being eaten fresh with a flavour far superior … Read More about Cucumber season
