It has been an exceptionally good year for tomatoes (so far) and an even better year for trying out new varieties. The Russian and Eastern European varieties were all started before the European and Mediterranean varieties and are now coming into full bloom while the regular European types are still green. It is amazing to …Read More about Summer colours (Tomatoes)
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Summer colours (Chilli Peppers)
It is that time of year when fruit in the garden starts the transition from green to finished colour. With chilli peppers this can be a bit confusing with some of the change in colour looking unhealthy. Chilli peppers move through a range of colours as they ripen on the vine. As long as the …Read More about Summer colours (Chilli Peppers)
Growing tomatoes gallery
Cities are ideal places for growing tomatoes. Tomatoes require relatively little space, can be grown in soil beds or containers and thrive when attached to walls and structures. They can grow down the way (tumbling toms), as pot plants, small bushes or as large vines stretching 4-6 metres. Tomatoes are an excellent crop for city …Read More about Growing tomatoes gallery
Growing peppers gallery
Chilli peppers are the quintessential ingredient in a wide range of cuisine from across the world. Originally from South America and the Caribbean region, the chilli pepper has found its way into national dishes from Asia to India and Europe. Universally popular, they are enjoyed for their ability to liven up virtually any dish. Growing …Read More about Growing peppers gallery
Nasturtiums gallery
Apart from providing wonderful colour in a small garden, nasturtiums are the gardener’s favourite for encouraging beneficial insects into the garden. There is evidence nasturtiums discourage slugs and snails. This is a good reason to include them in an integrated pest management plan for a garden. (wikipedia.org)
Building a new raised bed gallery
A raised bed is the most efficient use of space to create a good vegetable garden. The bed is fed with home made compost every year keeping the soil fertile and not requiring extra nutrients. Compost bins and raised beds work well together. The key point in constructing a raised bed is to ensure the …Read More about Building a new raised bed gallery