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A complete introduction to growing summer and autumn fruiting raspberries. If a gardener grows both types, it is possible to harvest raspberries from May until October.
A complete introduction to growing summer and autumn fruiting raspberries. If a gardener grows both types, it is possible to harvest raspberries from May until October.
A complete introduction on how to grow boysenberries. Boysenberries are a raspberry blackberry cross with a superb flavour.
A complete introduction on how to grow boysenberries. Boysenberries are a raspberry blackberry cross with a superb flavour.
A Complete Guide To Growing Delicious Blueberries. Blueberries are easy to grow, and can fruit productively for over 30 years.
A Complete Guide To Growing Delicious Blueberries. Blueberries are easy to grow, and can fruit productively for over 30 years.
An introduction on how to grow tayberries. Tayberries are one of the biggest soft fruits, bigger than blackberries and raspberries.
An introduction on how to grow tayberries. Tayberries are one of the biggest soft fruits, bigger than blackberries and raspberries.
A complete introduction to growing a delicious and underrated fruit, including dessert and cooking gooseberry varieties.
A complete introduction to growing a delicious and underrated fruit, including dessert and cooking gooseberry varieties.
A review of RainPoint's Smart+ Garden Watering System, covering the RainPoint Irrigation Display Hub, Two Zone Water Timer, and Flow Meter.
A review of RainPoint's Smart+ Garden Watering System, covering the RainPoint Irrigation Display Hub, Two Zone Water Timer, and Flow Meter.
A complete guide to choosing compost, starting with what plants need to grow, and then introducing the range of composts and compost ingredients available to a gardener.
A complete guide to choosing compost, starting with what plants need to grow, and then introducing the range of composts and compost ingredients available to a gardener.
In this video, I share my top 10 money saving vegetables, based on my experience of how easy and productive the vegetables are to grow, and also their comparative cost in the shops.
In this video, I share my top 10 money saving vegetables, based on my experience of how easy and productive the vegetables are to grow, and also their comparative cost in the shops.
A complete guide on how to clean water butts, covering why water butts need cleaning, and the techniques and equipment used to clean them.
A complete guide on how to clean water butts, covering why water butts need cleaning, and the techniques and equipment used to clean them.
A complete guide to growing rhubarb including planting, care, harvesting, and cooking ideas.
A complete guide to growing rhubarb including planting, care, harvesting, and cooking ideas.
An introduction to soil nurturing, the characteristics of a healthy soil, what nutrients plants need to grow, and the principles I follow when nurturing soil on my allotment plot.
An introduction to soil nurturing, the characteristics of a healthy soil, what nutrients plants need to grow, and the principles I follow when nurturing soil on my allotment plot.
An introduction to what to grow in a polytunnel, covering what is a polytunnel, the challenges of growing in a polytunnel, and the variety of plants that can be successfully grown inside.
An introduction to what to grow in a polytunnel, covering what is a polytunnel, the challenges of growing in a polytunnel, and the variety of plants that can be successfully grown inside.
A step by step video on how to sow tomato seed, including when to sow, the equipment needed, planting technique, how to water, and where to position the seed for optimum germination.
A step by step video on how to sow tomato seed, including when to sow, the equipment needed, planting technique, how to water, and where to position the seed for optimum germination.
A step by step video on how to grow elephant garlic from planting elephant garlic cloves through to germination and harvesting.
A step by step video on how to grow elephant garlic from planting elephant garlic cloves through to germination and harvesting.
Describing how the five types of green manure sown on the allotment have performed overwinter, and my thoughts on how well the different types have done.
Describing how the five types of green manure sown on the allotment have performed overwinter, and my thoughts on how well the different types have done.
A complete guide on how to grow leeks from seed, including when to sow varieties, transplanting seedlings, care, dealing with rust, and when to harvest.
A complete guide on how to grow leeks from seed, including when to sow varieties, transplanting seedlings, care, dealing with rust, and when to harvest.
A December update showing how the September planting of green manure is progressing before the first hard frosts of winter arrive.
A December update showing how the September planting of green manure is progressing before the first hard frosts of winter arrive.
Showing the progress after sowing of five types of green manure seed. The video shows the green manures one month after sowing the seed.
Showing the progress after sowing of five types of green manure seed. The video shows the green manures one month after sowing the seed.
Transforming overgrown aloe vera into attractive plants. A step by step guide for anyone with overgrown aloe vera plants or who wants to know more about growing aloe vera.
Transforming overgrown aloe vera into attractive plants. A step by step guide for anyone with overgrown aloe vera plants or who wants to know more about growing aloe vera.
A tour of my allotment in mid-September 2022, covering harvesting winter squash, elephant garlic, courgettes, onions, and potatoes.
A tour of my allotment in mid-September 2022, covering harvesting winter squash, elephant garlic, courgettes, onions, and potatoes.
A tour of my allotment in mid-August 2022. See what's growing and ideas for how to prepare a plot when going away on holiday.
A tour of my allotment in mid-August 2022. See what's growing and ideas for how to prepare a plot when going away on holiday.
A tour of my allotment in mid-June 2022, including the first harvest of gooseberries and cucumbers, a review of what is growing, and recent jobs.
A tour of my allotment in mid-June 2022, including the first harvest of gooseberries and cucumbers, a review of what is growing, and recent jobs.
A tour of my allotment in mid-May 2022, showing what is growing on the plot, the jobs done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-May 2022, showing what is growing on the plot, the jobs done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A step by step guide to planting potatoes on a UK allotment. There are different ways of planting potatoes, but this is what works for me.
A step by step guide to planting potatoes on a UK allotment. There are different ways of planting potatoes, but this is what works for me.
A step by step guide to planting onion sets on a UK allotment.
A step by step guide to planting onion sets on a UK allotment.
A step by step video on how to pot on young tomato plants into their final growing pots.
A step by step video on how to pot on young tomato plants into their final growing pots.
Four different methods for making coffee at home to create delicious tasting coffee, including instant, espresso, and continental coffees.
Four different methods for making coffee at home to create delicious tasting coffee, including instant, espresso, and continental coffees.
How to grow garlic month by month on a UK allotment, from planting garlic to harvesting, including how to store garlic.
How to grow garlic month by month on a UK allotment, from planting garlic to harvesting, including how to store garlic.
A short video showing how I store my homegrown potatoes.
A short video showing how I store my homegrown potatoes.
This video shows how I plant garlic on my allotment, including an overview of garlic varieties, choosing which cloves to sow, planting depth, and use of netting.
This video shows how I plant garlic on my allotment, including an overview of garlic varieties, choosing which cloves to sow, planting depth, and use of netting.
Taking tomato cuttings is an easy and fast way to get more tomato plants from existing plants.
Taking tomato cuttings is an easy and fast way to get more tomato plants from existing plants.
A step by step video on how to train tomato plants, how tomatoes grow naturally, and how to prune tomatoes.
A step by step video on how to train tomato plants, how tomatoes grow naturally, and how to prune tomatoes.
My DIY solution to how to build a walk in fruit cage. It is a durable walk in fruit cage made from galvanised steel and Kee clamps.
My DIY solution to how to build a walk in fruit cage. It is a durable walk in fruit cage made from galvanised steel and Kee clamps.
This video describes how I control aphids on fruit trees. There are a number of techniques for doing this, but what I show in this video is what works for me.
This video describes how I control aphids on fruit trees. There are a number of techniques for doing this, but what I show in this video is what works for me.
This video is about hot composting and how I use this method to make compost for my garden and allotment.
This video is about hot composting and how I use this method to make compost for my garden and allotment.
This recipe is inspired by the classic French dish of stewed vegetables. It tastes delicious, and is a great way of enjoying nutritious British vegetables.
This recipe is inspired by the classic French dish of stewed vegetables. It tastes delicious, and is a great way of enjoying nutritious British vegetables.
This recipe creates a rich and creamy tomato soup, bursting with the goodness of tomatoes.
This recipe creates a rich and creamy tomato soup, bursting with the goodness of tomatoes.
Strawberry coulis creates a stunning mouth watering dessert when drizzled over ice cream. It is very quick to make.
Strawberry coulis creates a stunning mouth watering dessert when drizzled over ice cream. It is very quick to make.
Strawberry mousse is a light and refreshing dessert. It is quick and easy to make, but does need at least an hour in the fridge to chill and thicken.
Strawberry mousse is a light and refreshing dessert. It is quick and easy to make, but does need at least an hour in the fridge to chill and thicken.
Courgette omelette is a combination of ingredients that works surprisingly well, with the lightness of the courgette complementing the richness of the eggs.
Courgette omelette is a combination of ingredients that works surprisingly well, with the lightness of the courgette complementing the richness of the eggs.
How to make an iced fruit smoothie step by step. Ice fruit smoothies taste great and are packed full of vitamins.
How to make an iced fruit smoothie step by step. Ice fruit smoothies taste great and are packed full of vitamins.
A step by step video recipe on how to make red gooseberry jam.
A step by step video recipe on how to make red gooseberry jam.
Cucumber, dill, and garlic pickle is a mouthwatering combination of flavours, a delicious treat ideal for hot summer days.
Cucumber, dill, and garlic pickle is a mouthwatering combination of flavours, a delicious treat ideal for hot summer days.
A tour of my allotment in mid-July 2021, showing what is growing on the plot, the jobs done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-July 2021, showing what is growing on the plot, the jobs done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in June 2021, showing what’s growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in June 2021, showing what’s growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in May 2021, showing what’s growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in May 2021, showing what’s growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in April 2021, showing what's growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in April 2021, showing what's growing, the jobs I’ve done, and what I plan to do over the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-March 2021, including extending the fruit cage, pruning and mulching fruit bushes, sowing seeds, and other jobs to prepare for spring.
A tour of my allotment in mid-March 2021, including extending the fruit cage, pruning and mulching fruit bushes, sowing seeds, and other jobs to prepare for spring.
A tour of my allotment in mid-February 2021, including tasks done and allotment jobs for the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-February 2021, including tasks done and allotment jobs for the next few weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-January 2021 and what jobs I plan to do in the coming weeks.
A tour of my allotment in mid-January 2021 and what jobs I plan to do in the coming weeks.
A tour of my allotment at the start of December 2020, including a review of the tasks done in November.
A tour of my allotment at the start of December 2020, including a review of the tasks done in November.
A tour of my allotment at the start of November 2020, including a review of the tasks done in October.
A tour of my allotment at the start of November 2020, including a review of the tasks done in October.
A tour of my allotment at the start of October 2020, including a review of the tasks done in September.
A tour of my allotment at the start of October 2020, including a review of the tasks done in September.
A tour of my allotment at the start of September 2020, including a review of the tasks done in August.
A tour of my allotment at the start of September 2020, including a review of the tasks done in August.
A tour of my allotment at the start of August 2020, including a review of the tasks done in July.
A tour of my allotment at the start of August 2020, including a review of the tasks done in July.
A tour of my allotment at the start of July 2020.
A tour of my allotment at the start of July 2020.
A tour around my allotment as it stands on the 1st June 2020.
A tour around my allotment as it stands on the 1st June 2020.