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An Early April Patch from Scratch Update, Because I’ve Had a Magical Weekend

March 5, 2021April 21, 2013 by Real Men Sow
early April patch from scratch update

 

What a difference the sun makes!

I was going to do a Patch from Scratch update at the end of the month, but having enjoyed such a glorious, inspiring weekend in the garden I’m going to do it now.

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Categories Vegetables Tags peas, raspberries 2 Comments

Real Benefits Of Cavolo Nero | Health and Gardening

April 15, 2024November 29, 2012 by Real Men Sow
Cavolo Nero

Ladies and Gentlemen, I love Cavolo Nero. Cavolo Nero is an Italian leafy green and is used widely in many staple Italian meals. Up until this year, I’d never heard … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags cavolo nero 8 Comments

Easy Plants to Grow in Your Outdoor Vegetable Garden | For Beginners

April 3, 2024May 5, 2012 by Real Men Sow
veg for the hungry gap

I got stuck in the middle of the Hungry Gap, when the winter vegetables are gone, and the spring replacements are still finding their feet. This got me thinking about … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags asparagus, curly kale, hungry gap, leeks, perpetual spinach, purple sprouting broccoli, rhubarb, spring greens, spring veg, squash 3 Comments

5 Spring Vegetables For Easy Gardening

February 15, 2022March 15, 2012 by Real Men Sow
what can i sow

It’s mid-March, the weather has improved a smidgen and the rhubarb is nearly ready to pick. Spring is almost here, and I’ve been rummaging through my seed boxes to remind … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags beetroot, broad beans, carrots, peas, perpetual spinach, radish, seed sowing, spring 7 Comments

Chitting Potatoes To Grow Faster With Practical Advice

April 3, 2024January 23, 2012 by Real Men Sow
to chit or not

I bought my seed potatoes from the allotment shop yesterday. After much deliberation, I went for Pink Fir Apple and Estima, both varieties I’ve never grown. I chose the Estima … Read more

Categories Potatoes Tags chitting, potatoes 8 Comments

9 Money Saving Fruits and Vegetables to Plant in Your Garden

April 11, 2024January 11, 2012 by Real Men Sow
9 Money Saving Fruits And Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden

There were 9 fruits and vegetables that saved a substantial more than everything else during 2021. Not only did I get to save money in my own garden but also … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags beetroot, french beans, spinach, squash, strawberries, tomatoes 3 Comments

How to Grow Beetroots – Gardening Guides and Techniques

April 11, 2024October 9, 2011 by Real Men Sow
Bunch of beetroot

My lack of beetroot love left me feeling a little guilty, so to try and make up with one of my favourite allotment crops, I’ve decided to big up the … Read more

Categories Beetroot Tags beetroot, lovebeetroot.co.uk, real men sow beetroot week

Growing Peas In Pots The Right Way

February 11, 2022May 18, 2011 by Real Men Sow
peas in containers

I’ve been having after zero success with peas and mangetout on the allotment. I struggled with patchy germination, and what did come through shrivelled up and went to pea heaven … Read more

Categories Peas Tags container growing, mangetout, peas 6 Comments

The 5 Best Healthy Rhubarb Dessert Recipes

April 3, 2024April 4, 2011 by Real Men Sow
rhubarb recipies

There are many great recipes for rhubarb, and year by year I’m getting round to trying as many as possible. I adore the pinky green sticks and the deliciously sweet … Read more

Categories Rhubarb Tags cake, ice cream, jam, recipes, rhubarb 6 Comments
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