We recently decided to tackle some of the gardening FAQs that we get asked most frequently on this blog. Can I grow vegetables indoors? is one of those questions that ….Read more
Category: Beginners section
Help for vegetable gardening beginners
April 30th Garden Update – Seedling Sowing Tips
As we move towards the beginning of May, things really start to move in the vegetable garden. Up until this point there have been very few seeds we can sow ….Read more
What Do I Need To Grow Vegetables?
What exactly do you need to grow vegetables? If you are asking this question then it is safe to assume you are thinking about growing your own vegetables for the ….Read more
What Tools Do I Need To Start a Vegetable Garden?
Just what tools and supplies are needed to start a vegetable garden? There are a multitude of tools available out there for absolutely any eventuality in the garden, and looking ….Read more
Growing Your Own Food During A Pandemic – 10 tips from the experts
With the current pandemic forcing many of us to stay at home, there has been a surge in interest in growing your own food. Panic buying gave way to a ….Read more
How To Make Compost
Get composting! You can learn how to make compost in a few minutes. If you enjoy gardening you will inevitably end up with garden waste you need to get rid ….Read more
Sowing Seeds in Early Spring
As you may know my preference for most plants is to sow indoors in modular trays as you have a much greater chance of success. Freshly germinated seeds sown outdoors ….Read more
How to Grow Potatoes – Potato Types Explained
Apart from clearing the garden and adding manure of compost to your soil, planting potatoes is the first proper thing you can do in the vegetable garden. In Ireland early ….Read more
How to Protect Vegetables From Birds
It’s always nice to see birds and other wildlife out in the garden until they start destroying crops. Shortly after sowing seeds, birds can become a problem in any garden. ….Read more
Top 10 Plant Protection For The Vegetable Garden
Our Top Ten list of plant protection products for the vegetable garden. Plant protection is the practice of managing weather, weeds, pests and diseases that damage or inhibit the growth ….Read more