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DIY: Changing a light globe

group of light bulbs on green background

DIY is not always about big projects. Sometimes it’s knowing how to do the little things. Mark explains how to change a light globe safely.

Posted byLynneApril 1, 2022March 31, 2022Posted inDO IT YOURSELF (DIY)Tags:change light bulbLeave a comment on DIY: Changing a light globe

CABBAGE

crinkled small savoy cabbage

Cabbage is well-known throughout the world. Loved or loathed, it has been grown for thousands of years.

Posted byLynneMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, VegetablesLeave a comment on CABBAGE

WINTER SAVORY

green leafed sprawling winter savory, white flowers

Winter Savory is a relatively unknown perennial herb from the Mediterranean region. It was known and used by the Ancient Romans.

Posted byLynneMarch 18, 2022March 16, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:easy-to-grow, Perennial, Winter SavoryLeave a comment on WINTER SAVORY

SWEET PEAS

pink sweet pea flowers and buds with water droplets

Traditionally planted on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March, sweet peas are grown for their pretty flowers and sweet fragrance. All parts of the plant are poisonous*, so why grow them in an edible garden? Read on and find out!

Posted byLynneMarch 11, 2022March 17, 2022Posted inOTHER GARDENINGTags:Annual, PollinatorsLeave a comment on SWEET PEAS

D.I.Y. Raised Garden Bed

muddy site for garden bed under construction

Building a bespoke raised garden bed from metal fence panels seemed easy enough.
Add a site sloping in two directions, torrential rain, sticky clay, and an immoveable rock shelf and the time frame goes out the door!
Come see what I’ve achieved so far…

Posted byLynneMarch 4, 2022March 4, 2022Posted inDO IT YOURSELF (DIY)Tags:raised bed, raised garden bedLeave a comment on D.I.Y. Raised Garden Bed

CARROTS

orange carrots lying on wooden table

Homegrown carrots taste better than commercially grown carrots. This article looks at history, myths, culinary and medicinal uses and tips for growing this popular vegetable.

Posted byLynneFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, VegetablesTags:root cropsLeave a comment on CARROTS

LEMON SCENTED VERBENA

pointed, bright-green leaves of lemon verbena

Lemon Scented Verbena is a highly scented, easy-to-grow, perennial shrub, with a myriad of uses. What’s not to love?

Posted byLynneFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:Perennial, PollinatorsLeave a comment on LEMON SCENTED VERBENA

STRAWBERRIES

commercially grown strawberries stacked

Strawberries are a popular choice of home gardeners. Learn their history as a cultivated plant and how to grow them.

Posted byLynneFebruary 11, 2022February 10, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, FruitsLeave a comment on STRAWBERRIES

Compost Bin from Pallet Timber

wooden box beside grey timber potting table

Making a compost bin from pallet wood is easy and free! Mark shows you how, step by step, with photos.

Posted byLynneFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inDO IT YOURSELF (DIY)Tags:compost bin, pallet timberLeave a comment on Compost Bin from Pallet Timber

OREGANO

leaves of common oregano

Oregano, close relative of marjoram, comes in several varieties. Being a Mediterranean plant, they are easy to grow.

Posted byLynneJanuary 28, 2022January 27, 2022Posted inEDIBLE PLANTS, Herbs / SpicesTags:Mediterranean, PerennialLeave a comment on OREGANO

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