I find autumn to be a very satisfying season. You quite literally can enjoy the fruits of your labour, or even just enjoy the fruits that you didn’t necessarily labour over! Have you tried Quince? It’s been a great year for quince, a forgotten fruit that is enjoying a bit of a revival. We are lucky enough to have a tree in our communal allotment … Continue reading Autumn fruitfulness and an unwelcome visitor…
Brrrr…it’s cold outside, but in the relatively cosy confines of my cold frames, my winter salads are doing well. It’s a genuine pleasure to lift the lid on a frosty morning, and find vibrant, healthy salads ready for the picking. Cold frame growing is also a very simple and easy form of gardening, and a useful way to extend the season. Here are the main … Continue reading Cold frame growing for winter salads
Yes it really is possible to find fresh and tasty things to eat in early February – direct from the veg plot! This is the first year that I’ve successfully grow crops for winter, so I thought I’d share a few tips and highlights with you. What you do need is a little forward planning, and some kind of protection from the worst of the … Continue reading How to enjoy winter harvests
