A raised bed is the most efficient use of space to create a good vegetable garden. The bed is fed with home made compost every year keeping the soil fertile …Read More about Building a new raised bed 1
Archives for March 2016
Growing up in the city
With the lack of ground space in city gardens it is worth exploring how climbing species of plants can be used to utilise vertical space. Beans, tomatoes and cucumbers all …Read More about Growing up in the city
Growing courgettes in the city
Courgettes grow well in a city garden producing a regular supply throughout the summer. They are best suited to growing in larger containers to avoid problems with slugs and snails. …Read More about Growing courgettes in the city
Planting list – week ending 26 Mar 2016
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Tomato: List of favourites
For people new to growing tomatoes here is a list of 6 reliable types that grow very well in the city. These are all small type tomatoes (it is better …Read More about Tomato: List of favourites
Raised bed gardening
Building a simple raised bed is the most efficient way of creating a vegetable garden in limited space. By adding a support framework it is possible to grow plants at …Read More about Raised bed gardening