Growing plants from seed is “second year gardening.” For those new to gardening buying small plants from a good nursery is a safer option. For those however who want to …Read More about Working with small seeds
Posts relating to seeds
Starting courgettes from seed
Courgettes are reasonably easy to start from seed. They can be sown directly into the soil or large containers outside but the slugs will eat the young plants. It is …Read More about Starting courgettes from seed
Potting up
Gardeners love potting up (moving plants from smaller pots to larger ones). It gives them a sense of achievement. It is also important in confusing spring weather. When the forecast …Read More about Potting up
Planting list – week ending 8 May 2016
Beans Courgettes Cucumbers Tomatoes
Courgettes progress report
Courgettes are simple to grow in containers or in soil and produce well on a weekly basis over the summer months. They can be grown indoors or on balconies and …Read More about Courgettes progress report
Spring weather
Spring time in Brussels can make a gardener consider moving country or giving up gardening altogether. This most sensitive time of the gardening year, when young plants are first exposed …Read More about Spring weather