By KJ Normally when I mention comfrey, I see people’s noses automatically crinkle up because if you have ever made your own nitrogenous plant feed from it, you’ll know that it sure has a distinctive and almost putrid smell when rotted down. Comfrey is more than a friendly pollinator and some smelly feed – it’s …
Leggy seedlings no more!
By KJ Despite the colder weather, warmer and sunnier days are on their way and we all know what that means… seed sowing! I am trying to sort through my seeds for this month whilst I write this and it’s just a little overwhelming. I’m not normally so eager to get things going …
Itchy fingers? Seeds you can sow in February!
By KJ When they days start getting brighter and Christmas is just a distant memory, my brain starts heading towards the upcoming season. Who can blame me? Even when it’s 2 degrees outside, I still want to be in my happy space, no matter how bare and ‘messy’ it may look. There’s always that part …
Growing your own Garlic for life
By KJ I have been growing my own garlic for about 6 years now and I haven’t looked back. We no longer buy shop garlic or seed garlic and it it’s a must have in any kitchen garden. You can plant garlic any time from September to late March, but first you need to …