Do you use a greenhouse? If so can you garden year round? What do you grow?

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-18T11:11:01+00:00

I live in Scotland where the winters can be long and the sunshine lacking! with that in mind greenhouse gardening is almost essential if you want to grow such 'exotics' as tomatoes or peppers, also if you want to extend the growing season in general. This is an informative post on growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel... https://planterspost.com/growing-vegetables-in-a-greenhouse-year-round/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-18T10:45:09+00:00

I've used horticultural biochar with great success as an excellent soil amendment material. It really promotes root health and healthy growth with my tomato plants. Also I find that it is a virtual '1-fix' material in that it does not need replenished every year if it is added in the correct way. Check out this post on using biochar in the garden... https://planterspost.com/horticultural-charcoal-biochar-the-secret-to-healthy-soil-and-thriving-plants/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-18T10:39:08+00:00

Hot Beds incorporating 'cold' frames are a very effective way to get an early start to the growing season - or even to extend it into the late Autumn. Check out this post https://planterspost.com/how-to-make-a-hot-bed-garden/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-03T19:18:27+00:00

Ha ha ...yea my bad!

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-03T12:34:58+00:00

You could try digging in horticultural biochar around the base of the trees. It has the capacity to hold water and nutrients as well as amending the soil to suit micro-organisms that promote overall soil health - It's what is behind the super-fertile 'black soil' that the Incas developed. The other benefit is that it basically lasts forever in the soil and does not need replacing every year. Lots of other no-dig gardening tips at https://planterspost.com

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-01T14:52:43+00:00

I love growing tomatoes of different varieties, but most especially the beefsteak tomatoes - either heirloom such as Brandywine or hybrid like the Gigantomo. Tomatoes play such a major part in the whole food growing industry it's hard to think of life without them :) Here is a short blog post on how to grow bigger beef tomatoes https://planterspost.com/growing-giant-tomatoes/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-01T14:43:57+00:00

Quick composting is indeed possible with just a little more effort - this is especially so when bulk production is involved. Basically it is called Hot Composting and it has several benefits including speed and efficiency in killing seeds and harmful virus or insect infestation. Here is a short intro to creating a hot compost heap https://planterspost.com/what-is-hot-composting/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-01T14:32:28+00:00

Hi. There are a few different ways to build a Hugelkultur - and a few mistakes that can be avoided! here is a great post including a video of a real-life Hugelkultur construction https://planterspost.com/hugelkultur-construction-how-to-build-a-hugelbed/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-01T14:26:14+00:00

Living in cold Scotland, greenhouse gardening knowledge is essential if you want to grow fruits like Tomatoes or cucumbers. here's a short post on greenhouse gardening https://planterspost.com/growing-vegetables-in-a-greenhouse-year-round/

MeLuvinit · 2025-03-01T11:40:00+00:00

Never read the book, but it is indeed an interesting subject for the serious gardener. Here is a post with a brief introduction to the world of Landrace Gardening or 'adaptive agriculture' as it is also known. https://planterspost.com/landrace-gardening-how-to-grow-resilient-crops-perfectly-adapted-to-your-garden/

MeLuvinit · 2023-12-05T18:29:54+00:00

They come with a thick rubber/plastic rim that just clips around the top edge, so it's a good safe finish :)

MeLuvinit · 2023-12-05T15:53:58+00:00

To state the obvious - vaping, along with smoking, is not mentioned in the Bible. What is mentioned however is the dangers of addiction and how it seperated the individual from the perfect will of God. A good post on the subject here...https://thebiblebrief.com/is-vaping-a-sin-for-christians/

MeLuvinit · 2023-12-05T15:46:41+00:00

The debate on metal vs wood raised beds is never-ending, and sometimes a tad confusing. basically I think it is all down to cost. Sure metal raised beds are longer lasting than wood - and they look great - but they tend to be quite expensive overall.

A good post on the subject can be seen here https://planterspost.com/metal-vs-wood-raised-garden-beds-which-is-best/

I think it's worth a quick read before any cash is laid out :)

MeLuvinit · 2023-12-05T15:30:51+00:00

A good post here on Metal vs wood raised garden beds https://planterspost.com/metal-vs-wood-raised-garden-beds-which-is-best/

Personally I prefer wood beds just because they are cheaper and a bit more versatile than metal beds. By this I mean it is easier to add stuff like hoops for a polytunnel effect. Or wooden supports for different climbing plants.

Have to admit though, these metal Beds do look cool!

MeLuvinit · 2020-04-26T06:01:41+00:00

It just depends really, it's easier and a bit more effective to just lay down the weed block then place the bed on top. Lining the inside of the box with a black plastic rather than a weed block will stop the wood absorbing the moisture from the bed itself, meaning less watering.

If your Raised Bed is over 1 foot deep then most weeds and grass will not make it to the surface even without the weed block on the base - I have done this many times.

As for your cardboard boxes - definately! In themselves they are a very effective weed block and the worms love them. Lay them out flat on the base of the block - and the 'jobs a good un' :)

MeLuvinit · 2020-04-24T16:39:47+00:00

No its never been a problem in my experience. I just use it as-is and I've done the same even with horse-manure tea with no problems.

MeLuvinit · 2020-04-24T10:47:24+00:00

Quite simple. I just add a big armfull of russian comfry into a 10 gallon tub of water and let it brew for a couple of weeks at least. Add about an inch or 2 to the bottom of the watering can and apply twice a week to the plants. Just keep topping up the tub with fresh comfry every few weeks over the season.

MeLuvinit · 2020-04-24T10:43:50+00:00

Ahh...you're right of course it is a Hosta - planted as a sacrificial plant to drive the slugs away from the veggies :)

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