Water in the garden
Open water is a unique element, unlike anything else you can put in the garden and you should have at least one water feature of some kind (and preferably more). … Read More
Author: Frank Tozer
Using rainwater
I grew up in rainy England, where rain was so frequent (and dampened so many outdoor activities) that it was hard to appreciate its many virtues. Having spent the last … Read More
Using gray water
Gray water is any water that has been used in the house, but doesn’t contain sewage (water containing sewage is known as black water – like the security company). Gray … Read More
Kale, Scotch
Brassica oleracea var acephala Introduction: This cool season biennial is the most primitive of the cabbage family crops and isn’t far removed from the wild Brassica oleracea. It is not … Read More
Winter Radish, Japanese Radish
Raphanus sativus var niger (or longipinnatus) Introduction: Winter radishes are most often associated with Japan, where a quarter of all vegetables grown are radishes. However they were actually popular in … Read More
Crop planning, when to plant
After you have decided what to plant, you then have to determine when to plant it. If you are to grow a crop with the least difficulty and the best … Read More