City gardens are always restricted in their exposure to direct sunlight. Fortunately this is not a problem for vigorous climbing plants such as runner beans, cucumbers and vine tomatoes. These …Read More about Growing in the shadows
Archives for May 2016
Working with small seeds
Growing plants from seed is “second year gardening.” For those new to gardening buying small plants from a good nursery is a safer option. For those however who want to …Read More about Working with small seeds
Starting courgettes from seed
Courgettes are reasonably easy to start from seed. They can be sown directly into the soil or large containers outside but the slugs will eat the young plants. It is …Read More about Starting courgettes from seed
Spring cleaning
Spring cleaning in the garden is particularly important for people growing vegetables in containers on paved areas. As the first job of the season, cleaning off all surfaces and weeding …Read More about Spring cleaning
Potting up
Gardeners love potting up (moving plants from smaller pots to larger ones). It gives them a sense of achievement. It is also important in confusing spring weather. When the forecast …Read More about Potting up
Planting list – week ending 8 May 2016
Beans Courgettes Cucumbers Tomatoes