While it is still still too early to start summer tomatoes from seed indoors (end of February), it is well worth starting some Russian and Eastern European tomato seeds. These …Read More about Early tomatoes
Diary of a Brussels Kitchen Garden
New Year Gardening
January hardly seems like a time to be gardening. Indeed, November and December are better for starting garlic, broad beans and onion sets. These crops benefit from a cold snap …Read More about New Year Gardening
Finishing chilli peppers
The late bit of sun for October has helped turn the remaining chilli peppers to their end colours. The wet weather after the early summer heat meant none of the …Read More about Finishing chilli peppers
Busy time of year
With summer almost over it is time to start organising the garden for next year. For gardens bothered by slugs and snails this year a good clean out is important …Read More about Busy time of year
Summer’s end
All gardeners dream of summer extending itself into October. Just when the tomato and chilli plants are producing ripe fruit and have loads of green fruit, a few extra weeks …Read More about Summer’s end
Nasturtiums Gallery 2017
Originally from South America, nasturtiums have a culinary and medical history. The leaves and flowers are edible with a tangy taste similar to pepper. Used in salads and soups they …Read More about Nasturtiums Gallery 2017