The Food Garden Group
Friday, January 20, 2023
When Rust blows in
Monday, November 14, 2022
Fruit & Vegetables from South America
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Beneficial biochar
Biochar is one of many organic substances that can be added to soils to make them more fertile. What is it? What does it do? Why is it worth using it in addition to organic fertilisers? Where can you get it, or how can you make it yourself?
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Renewing an old raised garden bed
Sometimes you just have to start afresh. Jan R. gave an old tired raised garden bed a new lease of life, and look at the result! She took photos along the way, and explains what she did.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Pest-Control Quick-Guide
Monday, March 14, 2022
Homemade Pest Control Sprays
Make simple food-garden pest control sprays at home, so you avoid the nasty chemicals that are present in many commercial products. These 'old as the road' recipes cost very little and have been effectively used by generations of food gardeners, without putting anything that is too poisonous to humans on your produce or in your soil.
Scale on a lemon tree |
Monday, February 21, 2022
Compost heap and worm farm
Thursday, December 9, 2021
A Taste of Beekeeping