little gems

There are several ways in which weeds can be helpful to leave in the garden. Many of them, for example, are edible (indeed some are very tasty), whilst others have medicinal properties

Preparing the Strawberry Bed

Before buying new strawberry plants, prepare their soil bed by turning it over a spade’s depth and adding lots of humus materials like leaf mold, peat moss, shredded leaves, compost and… [Continue reading]

I thought i would post some information on the fruit i am growing at my allotment. These are from a book that was published in 1931; so a little out dated. I collect old cookery… [Continue reading]

English Rhubarb is similar in action to Turkey or Chinese Rhubarb, though milder. It is derived from Rheum rhaponticum, the ordinary

Description:

The Black Currant is occasionally found wild in damp woods as far north as the middle of Scotland, but