Growing tomato plants outdoors in Belgium can be quite tricky. The weather conditions can be quite unreliable. Starting the plants indoors from seed from mid-March should ensure quite strong plants …Read More about Starting summer tomatoes
Gardening Diary Entries
Garlic progress
The garlic started in December is now well established. It is not too late to get some garlic started either in soil or in pots. While autumn planted garlic is …Read More about Garlic progress
Repotting first beans
This is the time of year to start beans indoors. These beans were started in the boxes about 10 days ago and are now ready for moving to individual pots. …Read More about Repotting first beans
Starting shallots
The shallot is an easy to grow type of onion that is known for its excellent flavour. It grows well in soil but is also very productive in containers, ideal …Read More about Starting shallots
Starting onion sets
It is not too late to get an early start on onions. Mid February to mid March is the ideal time to plant all of the Allium family, leeks, onions …Read More about Starting onion sets
Finishing winter salad
This is the time of year to be starting spring salads in trays and pots. As long as temperatures remain above 5 degrees seeds can be directly sown into containers …Read More about Finishing winter salad