Freezing your harvest

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Steve

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If you grow your own fruit and vegetables, you will always have a glut. One of the easiest ways to store and keep your glut fresh, is by freezing it. However, not everything is suitable for freezing. Lettuce, radish, kale and cucumber are just a few things that aren’t suitable for the freezer. Continue reading →

How to grow Courgettes and Marrows

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Steve

Courgettes and marrows are technically the same fruit, however marrows are left on the plant to grow for longer. They are a prolific cropper and you will always end up with more than you can eat. They are also easy to grow and look after, making them perfect for a beginner. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in December

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Steve

December marks the beginning of winter and the darkest of days. However the coldest weather normally comes late January/early February, so you’ve still got time to catch up on those winter jobs. Continue reading →

Oven Drying Fruit

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve

Drying fruit is a simple but effective way of preserving them, allowing you to use them over a period of a few weeks or months. The key in preserving fruit this way is to ensure all moisture has gone. Any moisture left over could allow mould to develop. One simple way of drying fruit is to oven dry them. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in November

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Steve

The nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder. Thankfully there isn’t much to do on the plot at this time of year, so if you’ve got any projects or changes you want to make, now is the time to do it. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in October

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Steve

October marks the start of the cooler weather with some frosts later in the month. Your tender crops should now be harvested leaving you with your hardier, overwintering crops. October is a great month to start your preparation for the next growing season.

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The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in September

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Steve

September marks the end of the summer, most of your crops are either finished or due to be harvested. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do on the plot. If you’re lucky, you might have an Indian summer with clear blue skies, giving you chance to get ready for winter. Continue reading →

How To Dismantle A Wooden Pallet

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Steve

Trawling through YouTube the other day, I spotted a video on how to dismantle a wooden pallet. Having done this a few weeks ago, this method seems to be a lot easier than what I was doing.

If anyone has any other useful tips for dismantling a pallet, I’d like to hear them. Email me at hamesy202 at gmail dot com

How to grow Leeks

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Steve

How to grow Leeks Leeks are a winter staple. They are hardy plants and require very little attention apart from watering in dry weather. They do however, like a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Continue reading →

The Vegetable Growing Year: Jobs to do in August

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Steve

Traditionally, August has the best of the summer weather. However, autumn and winter is only round the corner, so it’s time to start planning ahead. Continue reading →

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