Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Chives Written For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogsContinueContinue reading “All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Chives”
Tag Archives: homesteading
Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK
Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK Mangelwurzel (also written mangel-wurzel, mangel beet, or simply “mangel”) is one of those old fashioned crops that smells faintly of hay and practicality, not glamorous, but quietly brilliant. A close relative of chard, table beet and sugar beet (all members of Beta vulgaris), mangel wasContinueContinue reading “Mangelwurzel: The Underrated Giant Beet Worth Growing In The UK”
Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter
Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter When the long Scottish winter sets in and the garden slows to a crawl, it’s easy to miss the joy of harvesting something fresh, green and alive. But you don’t need a heated greenhouse or acres of space to keep growing food all year round, youContinueContinue reading “Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter”
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden
Raised Bed Gardening: 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden Gardening has always been about finding the balance between nature and nurture, working with the soil, the seasons and the plants to create abundance. One of the simplest yet most transformative techniques available to modern gardeners is the raised bed. Whether youContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden”
10 Reasons Why You Should Start a Windowsill Garden
Grow Fresh Food Indoors: Why You Should Start a Windowsill Garden More people are turning to small scale gardening not just for sustainability, but also for wellness, flavour, and a touch of joy. And guess what? You don’t need a garden or even a balcony to grow your own food. A sunny windowsill is all it takesContinueContinue reading “10 Reasons Why You Should Start a Windowsill Garden”
Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens
Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens In today’s fast-paced, space conscious world, the idea of a sprawling garden might seem like a luxury reserved for those with ample backyards. But what if you could grow a thriving, productive garden in a small courtyard, balcony, or even a sunny cornerContinueContinue reading “Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens”
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do! You’re tending your garden or houseplants, enjoying the greenery and healthy vibes, but then you notice something, the leaves are turning yellow. If you’re like most plant lovers, your first thought might be, “Oh no, am I killing my plant?” Don’t panic! Yellowing leaves,ContinueContinue reading “Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!”
Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out
Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your fingers into the soil for the first time, you’ve likely come across the term “hardening off.” At a glance, it might sound like a niche horticultural technique reserved for commercial growers or gardening perfectionists. But the truthContinueContinue reading “Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out”
Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes
Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes. Choose Not To Use Chemicals In Your Garden In an era where environmental sustainability is paramount, organic gardening has become more than just a hobby, it is a movement towards self sufficiency and ecological balance. By incorporating permaculture principles and companion planting, you canContinueContinue reading “Organic Gardening: A No Chemical Approach With A Few Simple Changes”
