Tag: top tips

  • The Marigolds Ring of Steel for Tomatoes

    Marigolds and Tomatoes go hand in hand as best friends. They love being planted next to one another and are true companions. Why? Years ago when I had a greenhouse, marigolds were the only pest control that worked and kept the whitefly away from my tomatoes. Two years ago, I planted tomatoes outside in my…

  • How to Plan Your Vegetable Plot – Part 3 – Choosing Vegetable Varieties

    If you’ve read my How to Plan your Vegetable Plot Parts 1 and 2, your plot will be ready so now all’s that’s left is to work out which vegetable variety to choose. How to choose a Vegetable Variety There are hundreds of vegetable varieties to choose from so where do you look first? And…

  • Sowing Sunflower Seeds with Children

    Get growing with your children this Easter by sowing some Sunflower seeds. It’s extremely easy to do, all you need is a bit of soil from the garden or compost, a plastic tub or yogurt pot and some sunflower seeds. We also scattered some seeds onto the flower beds as my daughter got a bit…

  • How to Plan your Vegetable Plot – Part 2 – What veg goes where?

    The weather plays a huge part in growing vegetables as some vegetables love the sunshine and some can live in the shade so it’s very important to take notes on where the sunshine hits your plot in the morning, at midday and in the afternoon. The way sun hits your garden or plot will also…

  • How to Plan your Vegetable Plot – Part 1 – What to grow & where to grow it.

    There are always lots of decisions when it comes to planning your own plot. Whether you have vegetables in the ground and what to plant next or if you are starting with a new plot, here’s how to start planning your own Vegetable Plot. 1. What do you want to grow? Some people might think…