Bean plants produce wonderful flowers. For gardeners the flowers are a sign that the plant is growing successfully and will soon produce beans. Every variety of bean has its own …Read More about Beans progress
Archives for June 2016
Slugs in May
This month has been exceptional for slugs and snails. With the milder winter and now the very wet spring, the slug population has gone through the roof. Every gardener’s nightmare …Read More about Slugs in May
Plastic bag gardening
Black plastic poly-pots are a very cheap alternative to square or round plastic plant pots (approximately 10 euro for 25). Originally produced for plant nurseries and hydroponic growers these simple …Read More about Plastic bag gardening
Which watering system?
For many people living in cities watering a garden is the reason not to garden. Whether weekends away from home or holidays, or just simply a full working schedule, keeping …Read More about Which watering system?
Which containers?
The basic principle for selecting gardening containers is “bigger is best.” Selecting the right set of containers for a garden space should not be based upon the container being “pretty” …Read More about Which containers?
City composting
Every garden should have a compost bin. Not only does it provide rich soil for adding to the garden it also helps a household reduce the amount of useful organic …Read More about City composting