Jobs for November in the Vegetable Garden.
Sow:Broad beans and peas directly into the ground to overwinter.
Plant autumn & Japanese onion sets and garlic.
Plant soft fruit bushes (gooseberries, black, red & white currants) and rhubarb. Read More »
How to Grow Florence Fennel.
How to grow Florence Fennel by John Oldham.
Warning! If you can’t stand the taste of aniseed, read no further!
Florence Fennel is a dwarf form of the herb Fennel (Latin name - Foeniculum vulgare), which is grown for its aromatic bouquet and is often used as a garnish for fish dishes. Read More »
Instructions For Growing Vegetables.
Growing cards for beetroot, broad beans, garlic, lettuce and radish have been designed by Farming Friends. These can be downloaded from the links below and printed off for reference. Read More »
What To Do with Fallen Leaves in the Garden.
Autumn leaves are falling from the trees in abundance, and vegetable gardeners are busy collecting the leaves into heaps.
Earthworms pull the leaves down into the soil, where they rot to form plant food and fibrous material which improves the soil structure. Read More »
Green Thumb Sunday - Homegrown Pumpkins.
A pumpkin has been brought into the kitchen from the vegetable garden for Halloween.
The Halloween lantern is created by hollowing out the pumpkin, carving holes in the skin to make a face. A night-light candle is placed inside the pumpkin, to light up the face at night. Read More »
PhotoHunt: Theme - Pink. King Edward Potatoes
King Edward potatoes have a pink blush on their skin. King Edward potatoes are a main-crop potato variety and an excellent choice for growing in the vegetable garden.
King Edward potatoes are floury with a drier feel. They are ideal for dishes where you want fluffy Read More »
Signs of Carrot Fly in the Vegetable Garden.
Carrot fly can ruin a carrot crop in the vegetable garden. Gardeners take many steps to deter and avoid carrot fly, but the fly sometimes break through the barriers. This carrot is just showing the first signs Read More »
Preparing the Vegetable Garden for Broad Beans.
The vegetable garden can be prepared now, for sowing broad beans in November.
When the ground is clear of rubbish and all plant material, it can be covered with a sheet to keep the rain off. Read More »
Growing Sweetcorn in Containers.
Growing sweetcorn in troughs can produce large cobs, if the containers are deep enough. The tubs should be at least 18inches deep, to allow the sweetcorn roots to develop. The troughs must have holes at the bottom, to allow water to drain away. Read More »
Sweet Chestnut Tree - Castanea sativa
The Sweet Chestnut Tree (latin name - Castanea sativa) grows to a height of about 30m.
The Sweet Chestnut produces spiny fruit which encase the edible chestnut, traditionally roasted in bonfires. Read More »
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