As I continue with the development of my new veg garden in Somerset (it’s a lot bigger job than I first thought!), I’m starting to consider where I want to position my permanent features such as fruit bushes and canes. The optimum time for planting fruit bushes is the dormant period between November and February, …
Fruit Choices for Beginners and How Many Plants to Buy Read More »
One thing I learnt from previous GYO money-saving experiments, is that when it comes to growing your own, soft fruit is a winner. Harvests are generally good, plants are pretty low maintenance and the prices in the shops are sky-high. Strawberries are no exception to this, and as the strawb season came around, I harvested …
June Grow Your Own Money Saving Experiment Update – A Saving of £51.09! Read More »
Since I began growing my own veg, I’m come to terms with a few things, especially where pests are concerned. Slugs eat lettuces for example. It’s just something that happens, and gradually I’ve realised that the only way to get close to combatting their prolific munching nature is to sow so many seeds that there …
What’s Eating My Strawberries: Woodlice or Slugs? Read More »
