Smoking paprika
A bumper paprika crop means it’s time to make one of my best decisions so far and smoke it.
A bumper paprika crop means it’s time to make one of my best decisions so far and smoke it.
An introduction to the real scientific principles behind the idea of companion planting.
What I’ve learned about growing peanuts over the last three seasons.
Heading into spring the garden jobs begin to build up. Find out what needs doing in September.
A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.
Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.
How to collect, clean, store, and swap seeds from your garden. The skill that makes gardening significantly cheaper, and more resilient.
I’m feeling more on top of things in the garden, so I’m growing something new.
All things considered, what vegetables deliver the best returns on investment in the garden?
We eat a lot of potatoes, so we grow a lot of potatoes. Here’s how we harvest and store them to feed us through winter.
Shallots are one of the easiest things I grow in my garden, with an excellent rate of return.
Potatoes can be planted as soon as the last frosts pass. Find out what to do now to great crop next season!
Setting the garlic up for good bulb growth.
Low rainfall in summer each year means my garden always suffers. This year, I’m planning to share our water with one bed that really pumps… and grows everything.
A surprisingly simple and satisfying little crop to grow. Find out how to take a small piece from the supermarket and turn it into a year’s supply of ginger!