The basics of compost
Compost can be a free resource, there are a few things...
Compost
Further preparation of the veg beds
For such a simple job, this really does make your back...
Composting
Creating good compost is, apparently, quite straight forward when you know...
Thinking ahead – leaf mould
So sometimes it pays off to be organised. Last year I...
Getting the beds ready for next year – green composting.
I have a troublesome veg bed that just refuses to produce...
Clearing peas
So the summer is truly over. I had a lovely afternoon...
Cover unused beds
It feels very odd preparing the veg patch for winter in sweltering...
Cut back your green compost
The green compost was flowering beautifully. Unfortunately this isn’t what we...
Why you should leave pea and bean roots in the soil after harvesting.
My broad beans decided for me when to be harvested this...
Mulch at every opportunity
If you have plenty of compost from the years activities, utilise...
