Gardening Advice
My best tips for making your patch pop!
SPRING IN THE GARDEN
Planting potatoes
Potatoes can be planted as soon as the last frosts pass. Find out what to do now to great crop next season!
Everything I know about looking after garlic
My main crops are half way through the season and I’m working on setting them up for good bulb growth in the next couple of months.
Square foot gardening
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.
How to grow ginger (Zingibar officiale)
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!
My favourite herbs
A look into how I grow, and cook with a selection of some of the herbs growing at The Outpost.
Growing Strawberries
Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.
Planting peas
Ever wanted super-fresh peas? They take a bit of work, but nothing compares. Here’s everything you need to know!
LATEST POSTS
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
Improving soils organically
A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.
June in the garden
Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.
April in the garden
Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.
March in the garden
Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.
Seed saving
A deep dive into how to save money by saving seeds from your garden.
Five easy-care edible flowers for your garden
Some edible flowers you can get easily established in your garden.
Banana farmin’
We are officially eating our own home-grown bananas!!
Planting comfrey under fruit trees
Organic farmers know comfrey as a ‘dynamic accumulator’ – bringing deeply buried nutrients to the surface to feed my fruit trees.