Belgium used to be famous for its wet summers. Not this year. While the real concern affecting farmers is prolonged drought, city gardeners need to plan for the best and the worst of both worlds. It may be a long dry summer or the weather may explode in thunderous rain. Either way being prepared is …Read More about Plan for drought, prepare for rain
Archives for June 2017
Bean pot gardening
A decent sized pot or container with half a dozen French bush beans is a must have for the small city garden. Even on a balcony or indoors, for the space of one container, it is possible to have a fresh supply of fine green beans throughout the summer. There is slightly more to it …Read More about Bean pot gardening
Extreme weather warning
This heatwave is not good for people or gardens in Brussels. The Royal Institute of Meteorology in Belgium has expressed concern about the situation (read here). The Belgian Interregional Environment Agency has launched an official warning phase of its ozone and heatwave plan (read here). It is important both people and gardeners pay attention to …Read More about Extreme weather warning
Growing tomatoes in large pots
Some gardeners say tomatoes grow better in pots than in soil beds because the pot constrains the plant forcing it to grow. Either way, tomatoes grow very well in pots, whether started from seed or bought as young plants. The main thing is to give the plant a good sized pot and ensure it is …Read More about Growing tomatoes in large pots
Tying up tomatoes in the raised bed
The classical way to grow tomatoes in a city garden is with a raised bed providing good drainage and with an overhead support frame. Here 11 tomato plants are planted along the back wall with onions and garlic in front. The aim now is to direct the growth of the tomato plants to fill the …Read More about Tying up tomatoes in the raised bed
Beans Flowers Gallery
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 colour flower and many gardeners chose to grow beans particularly for the floral display. The flowers on beans are quite exotic with beautiful pale pastel …Read More about Beans Flowers Gallery