Posts by James

Growing tomatoes in bales of straw is a simple affair and something that can be very productive with a minimum of effort – this is the basis of no-dig gardening. Little effort for big...

There are many vegetables and indeed fruit plants that can be successfully grown in straw bales, but potatoes must rank as one of the simplest and most rewarding of vegetables to grow in...

There are many situations where vermiculite added to the soil will be highly beneficial to the plants, whether they be vegetable plants or pot plants for the window sill. Much of the topsoil that...

For the newbie gardener the chance to grow healthy organic vegetables to feed the family is both an exciting and a scary thought! Where do you start, what do you grow, how do you grow vegetables to...

There are many reasons why you should build a raised bed garden. Particularly if you are growing vegetables. But if you are planning on building a taller raised bed so that you have ease of access...

lasagna Gardening is a no-dig gardening method where a growing area is made up by a layering process involving cardboard, compost, fallen leaves, vegetable kitchen scraps, and topped off with a layer...