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5 Dwarf Vegetables to Grow in a Small Space – Tiny Gardening

April 15, 2024May 18, 2016 by Real Men Sow
Dwarf Veg Varieties to Grow in Small Spaces

Last week, my friend asked me if I had any thoughts on dwarf vegetables to grow in a new raised bed she had finished building. This struck a chord with … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags broad beans, french beans, kale, peas, runner beans

Growing Mangetout Pea Plants in Your Garden – Best Plant Guides and Tips

April 12, 2024January 24, 2015 by Real Men Sow
growing mangetout

When I first started gardening, growing mangetout peas in my garden was one of the first pea plant seeds on my shopping list. Every allotment holder and GYOer grows peas, … Read more

Categories Vegetables Tags mangetout, peas 9 Comments

What To Plant In August (UK)? 8 Vegetable Seeds To Sow

April 3, 2024July 29, 2013 by Real Men Sow
veg seeds to sow in August

Last week, I wrote a post excitedly telling the world that planting in July and August are great months for beans, peas and other vegetable seeds. However, I now realize … Read more

Categories Sowing Tags august, chard, mangetout, pak choi, peas, perpetual spinach, radish, spring greens, winter salad 6 Comments

Sweet Pea Wigwam Planting Tips From Expert

March 2, 2022June 14, 2013 by Real Men Sow
peas up a wigwam

In the spirit of experimenting with space-saving growing methods, I decided to try growing sweet peas up a wigwam this year. I’ve just made my first harvest of mangetout, and … Read more

Categories Peas Tags mangetout, peas 7 Comments

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

Vegetable Germination Period Cheat Sheet For Greenhouse Gardening

February 16, 2022March 17, 2013 by Real Men Sow
seeds to sow in the cold

They’ve taken almost 4 weeks, but I’ve finally got signs of carrot and beetroot germination (pictured) in the greenhouse. I’m putting this progress down to a few short bursts of … Read more

Categories Greenhouse Tags beetroot, carrot, germination, peas, radishes, real seeds, sowing, spring 7 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

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
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