Posts Tagged ‘autumn’
Grow Your Own Soup
The word ‘soup’ is derived from the Latin word suppa, used to describe bread soaked in broth. Today, it describes the process of softening and cooking food in liquid. The French later adapted the word to soupe, which we appropriated, omitting the ‘e’ at the end. Advantages of growing your own soup Home-made soup, using…
Read More...What to plant as permanent crops
Unpredictable extremes of weather are now common. Growing annual edibles is increasingly challenging and disheartening. Slugs and snails can demolish new leaves. An extended drought can also push young plants to bolt. As a result, many veg growers now choose perennial veg. These edible permanent crops return each year and bring resilience. They suit gardeners…
Read More...How to prepare for bonfire night
Many families and communities will be busy building bonfires ahead of November 5th celebrations. Here are a few tips on how to have a more sustainable bonfire night evening that also considers and protects the wildlife around us. Look out for hibernating mammals and amphibians Hedgehogs are not the only wildlife that like to snuggle…
Read More...How to make leaf mould
Autumn is now upon us. The season when the foliage on many deciduous trees starts to turn delicious shades of yellow, orange and red. Then, they daintily fall to the ground. It’s traditional to sweep up those leaves in the garden and put them in the recycling bins but think again! Did you know that mixed…
Read More...Autumn vegetables to grow
Autumn can often feel like it isn’t possible to grow any more produce. However, there are still plenty of vegetables to grow through the autumn months to give you a head start next year. Carrots Humble carrots can be quite frost-hardy, so are great to continue growing in autumn. One carrot variety suitable for growing…
Read More...10 Plants for Colder Community Gardens
– 10 Plants for Colder Community Gardens – Though there aren’t extreme temperature differences throughout the UK, there are some areas where it’s a little chillier at certain times of the year. Therefore, it’s important to pick plants that are suited to the climate of the community garden to provide success. So, with that in…
Read More...5 bulbs to plant now for striking spring colour
Spring bulbs are easy to grow. All you need to do is simply dig a hole, pop them in and wait! Good examples are daffodils and tulips. These little flowers are time bombs, which are ready and waiting to explode with scent and colour just as you wake up from the ‘big sleep’. Let’s delve…
Read More...The Magic of Microgreens
Microgreens are herbs and plant seedlings that we harvest before they’re full size. Top chefs have been using flavorsome microgreens as garnishes for years, but did you know that these trendy seedling veggies are easy to grow and packed with nutrients. Here’s all you need know to get going with these marvelous mini greens. Making…
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