How Far Apart Do Plants That Don’t Like Each Other Need To Be Kept?

I recently received a question concerning companion planting, it’s a question that I felt should be answered thouroughly and it was this. How far apart do plants that don’t like each other need to be kept? It was from Lyn who lives in London. The E-Mail Hi, Thanks for your site – it is full of such useful information. I loved your video of your vegtrug too – it has really encouraged me to see how much you can fit in such a small space. I have a small london garden and have put a raised bed (roughly six foot… → Read More

What to Grow in February

If you’re anything like me, by the end of January you can’t wait to start the growing season off again. Well this post will give you all the information you need to get srated as soon as the calendar turns. So let’s have a look at what to grow in February. What to Grow in February If you have the luxury of a greenhouse, even a unheated greenhouse, there’s a wide range of plants you can grow in February. If you don’t have a greenhouse then your options are slightly more limited but don’t despair. There are many ways to… → Read More

companion plants for cherry trees

The idea of companion planting is to grow plants that compliment each other in some way. companion plants for cherry trees are mainly used to attract helpful pollinators like bees. Cherry trees blossom very early in spring, so it’s vital to get the flowers pollinated by early pollinators if you want those blossoms to become cherries. companion plants for cherry trees There are a few things to consider when growing cherry trees, not least of all, how wet the ground is. Cherries don’t tolerate standing water, so if your area is very wet and you have sodden soil maybe cherries… → Read More

Companion Planting Chart For Vegetables

This short, at a glance chart will give you a quick guide for what vegetables do well with others and which don’t. Search each heading in the search bar at the top for an indepth look at companion planting vegetables. Below is the growing-guides companion planting chart for vegetables. This guide will give you the basic information you need to help you get the most from your crops. For best results keep enemies as far apart as possible. I use the terms friends and enemies as guidance only, I don’t mean they actually argue. 😊 What Is Companion Planting? Companion… → Read More

The Secrets Of Semolina Bread

Everywhere I go lately, someone seems to be talking about semolina bread. I have heard it said that it’s healthier than other breads, a dietry aid, protein rich, and vegan. Is it all true? Let’s find out as we look at the secrets of semolina bread. In this post you will learn all about semolina bread including:- How eating semolina bread is better for you than other breads The easiest recipe for making semolina bread What’s real and what’s not about semolina bread The best way to live with a healthier diet. The Secrets Of Semolina Bread Semolina bread is… → Read More

Companion Planting Arugula (Rocket Companion Plants)

Learn how to improve your arugula (rocket) by using intercropping and plant association-In other words-Companion planting. Find out what does well with arugula and what not to grow with arugula.

How To Attract Birds To Your Garden

Wild birds play an important role in the life of the garden. Learn how to attract birds to your garden and how to identify common bird species.

Companion Planting Cauliflowers

Cauliflowers are a member of the brassica family, and like all members of that family they have certain likes and dislikes . To find out more follow me as we learn all about companion planting cauliflowers. Why Companion Plant? Plants do better surrounded by other plants, for instance strawberries do well with certain herbs because the herbs attract pollinators that will also pollinate the strawberries. This is how nature works, but us gardeners don’t like to see randomness in our plots, we like order. Well here’s a newsflash, nature has it’s own order. Look at the hedgerow or woodland and… → Read More

How To Freeze Peas Without Blanching

Fresh garden peas taste so much better than shop bought peas but sadly that just picked taste doesn’t last for long. A good way to keep your peas tasting just as sweet as they did when they were first picked is to freeze them. Let’s look at how to freeze peas without blanching. What Is Blanching And What Does It Do? The process of blanching is simply placing the peas into boiling water and then plunging them into ice cold water before freezing. Blanching removes certain enzymes from the peas, these enzymes will cause the peas to start to rot,… → Read More

How To Freeze Peas (An Easy Step By Step Guide)

Nothing beats the taste of fresh garden peas, especially if they’re home grown. If you have a glut of fresh peas then you need to find a way to store them. In this post I’ll show you how to freeze peas and preserve that just picked taste. How To Freeze Peas The first thing to decide is how long you want to keep them, if it’s between 6-8 weeks they can be frozen without being blanched. If you want to store your frozen peas beyond 8 weeks then they need to be blanched. When Is The Best Time To Pick… → Read More