I’ve been banging on about my love for kale since the very beginning of Real Men Sow. All hail curly kale!, I announced back in February 2011 after harvesting 42 leaves in the middle of winter. I love kale and have grown various forms since then, including dwarf curly, normal curly, purple kale, and the …
Last week, Kim asked me on Twitter if I had any thoughts on veg to grow in a new raised bed she had finished building. This struck a chord with me – growing in raised beds is a lot about crop choice and efficient use of space. Having used raised beds for the last few …
After months of often cold, miserable weather, things are looking up. Spring is here, shortly to be followed by Summer. Of course, no one wants to talk about Winter! So apologies for bringing up the subject. But it’s actually very important this time of year. If you’re trying to save money from growing veg, are …
