Sprouts and Microgreens

Sprouts and Microgreens

Microgreens, contrary to very popular belief, are not the same things as sprouts. In fact, not only do they look and taste different, but even the way in which they are grown is different. Microgreens and sprouts are technically at different parts of the growing cycle...
Gardening Tips for November

Gardening Tips for November

Your Plants Check your brussels sprouts – either ready for harvesting or netting for protection; harvest from the bottom up Cauliflower – could be ready to harvest – keep in ding-film in the fridge – will last 6 weeks Celery – ready to harvest Garlic – they like...
Plants to Grow Over Winter in the Windowsill

Plants to Grow Over Winter in the Windowsill

There are a variety of plants, and in particular herbs, that you can grow over winter in your windowsills. First off, you obviously need to measure your windowsill. Usually, one of the long narrow planter boxes will fit in terms of depth. But the length of box...
Garden Tips for October

Garden Tips for October

Your Plants Last chance to plant the following: Beet leaf spinach Chinese cabbage Garlic Japanese onion sets Notes for Your Garden Check to see if Brussel sprouts need harvesting (if leaves are yellow – add nitrogen feed to the soil) Cabbages should be ready – watch...