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Planting Shallots into Raised Beds
My Shallots have been started off in a cell tray in the unheated greenhouse in November. They have happily sat all winter, creating their root system in the confines of the cell tray. In March, it’s time to plant them outside in a raised bed, so they can stretch their roots and grow their shoots…
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I was a Beginner Vegetable Grower, 23 years ago
Twenty-three years ago, I stood in my first vegetable patch, trowel in hand, unsure where to begin. I had no idea which seeds to sow, how deep to plant them, or how to keep pests at bay. My early attempts were a mix of excitement, trial and error where some crops thrived, while others failed…
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Your Vegetable Sowing Schedule for March
This is your reminder to sow some seeds in March, before the popular sowing month begins next month in April. If you are a bit overwhelmed with where to begin, then here is a March Sowing Plan just for you. There’s a Free Download in PDF format to keep on your phone. Start sowing in…
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The Best Time to Grow Brassicas is Winter
It’s official, after my Challenge Brassica project this winter, the best time to grow brassicas is… drumroll …. the Winter. Why? The main reason and biggest reason is – that there are NO pests! Let me just wait until that sinks in a moment, yes I said No Pests. Brassicas like cabbages, kale, Brussels sprouts…
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Seed Sowing Aubergine & Sweet Peppers
It’s the beginning of March and time to sow Aubergines (eggplants) and Sweet Peppers on a sunny indoor windowsill. You will Need: A Greenhouse in a sunny location to grow these warm loving plants. I shade my greenhouse with netting in the summer as it gets too hot and the sun at its hottest through…
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Potting On Onion Seedlings at 6 Weeks
Time flies when you are sowing seeds! Can you believe it, it’s now 6 weeks that my onion seedlings have been sitting on the windowsill from a sowing on 8 January. So here’s why we should be potting on our Onion Seedlings. The seedlings are looking a little tired, this will be because the compost…
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Onions from Seed to Germinating to Seedlings
Here’s an update on the journey of Onion Seeds, germination and seedling growth from Week 1 to 6. There’s still time to sow Onion Seeds! Where to Start: Free Resources Onion Seed Sow Along Video & Early Onion Varieties FREE Onion Sow to Harvest Checklist in my Facebook Group – Join Here. Onion Seedlings have…
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Flowers in the Vegetable Garden for Pollinators
Why Every Vegetable Garden Needs Flowers – Flowers for Pollinators and Beauty
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Newsletter – The World beneath our Feet – Soil
Welcome to February’s Edition of our Monthly Newsletter called ‘The Carrot’ ! World Veg Curiosities & News Soil – The World Beneath Our Feet Exhibition An exhibition has opened from 23 Jan to 13 April 2025 at Somerset House, London. Artists, visual representations, artefacts and more give a unique insight into the world beneath our…
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Hi, I’m Tracey — vegetable grower, passionate learner, and firm believer that anyone can grow their own food. While I work as an account manager during the day, my spare time has been dedicated to growing vegetables in my back garden for the last 23 years.
What started as a hobby grew into a passion, and now I’m building a place where others can learn too. This is your veg-growing hub for practical advice, seasonal inspiration, beginner-friendly learning, and real gardening experiences from someone who’s grown through every success and setback.
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