Veg Directory
We know that starting to grow some of your own food can be a bit daunting. But to help you on your way we’ve created a veg directory that will help you on your growing journey.
Spring is in the air
The garden should be a refuge from the unnatural pressures of much of contemporary society, not an additional source of mental conflict.
Richard's Ramblings August 24th - Richard Keeps It Going As Long As Possible
Richard keeps it going as long as possible on the veg patch!
Richard's Ramblings July 27th - The most difficult year Richard has ever known as a grower
The year has really been the most difficult I’ve ever known as a grower, if you are new to growing and kept at it this year then you really are destined to spend the rest of your life looking at seed catalogues and debating the merits of different green manures; for those who have given up- next year has to be easier, have another go.
Spring is in the air
The garden should be a refuge from the unnatural pressures of much of contemporary society, not an additional source of mental conflict.
Control your urges to avoid premature germination.
"Seeds sown too early either outside, struggle miserably, emerging into a cold, damp world or, inside where they germinate happily but are too advanced to be transplanted out into a world of frosts and winds."
Richard's Ramblings August 10th - Pests and Diseases
Everything seems a little more normal now, the soil is moist and the cooler temperatures suit both gardeners and our common crop plants.
Richard's Ramblings July 20th - What do non gardeners find entertaining?
In order to keep the GROW HQ garden entertaining for visitors I have decided that I need to find out what sort of things non-gardeners find interesting and exciting and did some research.
Richard's Ramblings July 13th - Growing is not usually this difficult!
Richard thought it was about time he resumed rambling again after a few weeks of inactivity. The heat and drought has created lots of extra work...