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”
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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”
Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting”
Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing”
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”
Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting”
Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing”
How To Not Touch Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings
The Importance of Not Touching Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings Adaptable Gardening – Transplanting Tips Transplanting seedlings is a crucial step in a plant’s growth journey. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner nurturing your first crop, how you handle seedlings during transplantation can significantly impact their health and future development. One of theContinueContinue reading “How To Not Touch Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings”
Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching Soil is the foundation of any successful garden, and building resilient, nutrient rich soil is essential for sustainable gardening. March is an ideal time to focus on improving your soil in Scotland, as the growing season is just beginning. Incorporating permaculture techniquesContinueContinue reading “Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching”
