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Spring Onion Growing Experiment From root ends of shop bought spring onion

Posted on November 19, 2018January 15, 2021by Hema
some cut spring onions with their root ends are lying on some dark soil in a planter

This autumn, I have decided to experiment growing spring onion from the white root ends. I bought a bunch of spring onions from the shop last week. I was not sure where to cut the spring onions so I cut some midway and others further down towards the roots.  After all it is an experiment! […]

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Basil Cuttings Growing basil easily at home

Posted on October 22, 2018June 5, 2020by Hema

Sweet basil cuttings are a very easy way to propagate this herb if you have a plant already. Earlier this year in spring, I started basil from seeds. Summer saw lots of basil harvests, which meant a lot of fresh home-made pesto. Together with homegrown tomatoes, basil pesto has been simply delicious on ciabatta! Now […]

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Beetroot: Surprisingly Huge!

Posted on October 3, 2018June 5, 2020by Hema

I planted beetroot seeds this spring in the raised bed and they grew beautifully through the warmer months. Once the seedlings had germinated, they only needed regular watering and a little thinning. This means that seedlings that are too close to each other needed to be removed. So the thinning allowed the remaining seedlings space […]

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Tomatoes and Basil

Posted on August 11, 2018June 5, 2020by Hema

Tomatoes have grown beautifully this summer and have resulted in lots of fruits to harvest! They have loved the heat but on the flip side, it has meant that we having been watering them twice a day. Growing tomatoes in pots means they dry out a lot quicker than being in the ground too. The […]

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Kitchen Garden Thriving

Posted on May 20, 2018July 17, 2020by Hema

As the weather becomes warmer this spring, all the seedlings seem to have found their joy! Pak choi planted among the rows of onions in the raised bed suddenly have come to life, and needing watering everyday as they put on their healthy green leaves. Can’t wait to taste their fresh crunch in my stir […]

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Seedlings Potted On

Posted on February 24, 2018January 16, 2020by Hema

A set of true leaves on my tomato seedlings now! Winter might be too stubborn to give way to warmer weather this February but it certainly hasn’t stopped the tomato seedlings from putting on some fabulous growth. Once the seedlings show true leaves they are ready to be transplanted into their second homes as I […]

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Chilli Seedlings

Posted on February 4, 2018January 16, 2020by Hema
baby leaves of germinated chilli seedlings

Indoor planting in winter does have exciting moments especially when you see the the first green baby leaves from the chilli seeds planted less than two weeks ago! The seed trays were covered with  a plastic cover to conserve the moisture and warmth, and for this I placed the trays near the boiler in my kitchen. I’m […]

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Planting Seeds

Posted on January 21, 2018January 16, 2020by Hema

Planting chilli and tomato seeds indoors in January means the best harvests before the cooler weather of autumn sets in. It’s always amazing to think these little seeds will become plants bearing fruits this summer in my kitchen garden! So on a very cold and dismal January weekend, I have popped into my local garden […]

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Cobra Beans

Posted on September 22, 2017January 14, 2021by Hema

I planted cobra beans for the first time this spring and I started them indoors by planting the seeds. Then gradually they were moved outdoors to their final position in the raised beds but unfortunately they didn’t do well. So I planted the next batch of seeds straight into raised beds outdoors in May and […]

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Pak Choi Seeds

Posted on September 16, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

This spring I decided to grow pak choi, a Chinese cabbage that is also known as bok choy. I love pak choi for its sweet taste and crunchy texture especially in stir fries. I planted the seeds straight into compost in a raised bed, following the instructions on the seed packet. When the seedlings appeared, they […]

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Herbs In My Garden

Posted on August 11, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

This summer I have herbs growing everywhere I look … in the raised beds, pots and planters! I am particularly excited by the ones I have grown from seed this year. I planted basil seeds in early spring on my window sill. Once they grew their true leaves, which pop up after the first two baby […]

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Summer Heat From Chillies

Posted on July 24, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

I am surrounded by chillies growing in huge numbers this summer in my kitchen garden! When I first planted the seeds earlier this year, little was I to know that these sturdy plants would happily withstand the heavy gusts and downpours that we have had this spring and early summer. As you remember, I bought […]

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Radishes, Pak Choi and Potatoes

Posted on May 17, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

Isn’t spring exciting when you never know what you will find in the garden next? Alright, I do know what I planted but things don’t always go the way you planned and you never know what to expect when you take a peep. So when I looked at the raised bed filled with lush growth […]

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New Plants in My Raised Beds

Posted on May 14, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

I am so excited to show you all the new green beings in my garden this season! Let’s start off with the broad beans and the peas both of which I have planted for the first time. The seeds were planted straight into the raised beds and they are growing magnificently. I did cover them […]

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Days Out …

Posted on April 26, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

Seedlings have all seemed to have sensed spring as they have shown a great growth spurt! Suddenly it seems that we are surrounded by all the green and the family is having to negotiate their way as they go in and out of the back door. The seedlings are taking over a lot of space […]

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Almost Ready for the Outdoors

Posted on April 8, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

It only seems yesterday when I planted my first seeds of the year and my seedlings are nearly grown up to move to the outdoors! Spring is a wonderful season of hope and my young seedlings are proof enough. So let me show you round … Courgette seedlings have done very well and are now […]

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Baby Leeks for My Chickpeas

Posted on April 5, 2017July 17, 2020by Hema

There is no better way to flavour a dish of chickpeas than a bunch of leeks …baby leeks! It is such a proud moment when you harvest your first leeks. Yes, I know they don’t look anywhere near the size that are seen in the shops but I’m calling mine baby leeks. I’m sure they’ll taste […]

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Seedlings, seedlings everywhere!

Posted on March 24, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

Little bits of green peeking through the otherwise bare surface of the soil ..no better excitement than this I can assure you! Whether they are the tiny shoots of basil or the larger ones belonging to the mighty beans, it is always a joy to welcome seedlings into this world. Gone is the sunshine which […]

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Seeds to a start

Posted on March 9, 2017January 16, 2020by Hema

I have never planted chillies from seed before so this spring I am going to try for the very first time to grow my own chilli seedlings. I ordered three different varieties from South Devon Chilli Farm, who posted them promptly and they were here in two days! Along with the seeds came some great […]

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Lettuce trending! Grown from seeds indoors, these Lettuce trending! Grown from seeds indoors, these baby plants have just been transplanted outside. I love this variety because I’ve found it reliable and it’s very pretty too. It’s called Lollo Rosso and easy to grow from seeds. You can start some now indoors or sprinkle seeds directly into pots, planters or beds outside. Hope your Monday has been beautiful, it’s been a gorgeous start of the week here! 🤗💚🌞 Lettuce grows well in cool weather but needs cover if the temperatures dip or there is a danger of frost! 😉❄️
Ready to planted in my garden! Calendula babies, g Ready to planted in my garden! Calendula babies, grown from saved seeds, will be planted outdoors just as soon as the nights become reassuringly warmer .. temperatures dipping here below the zero mark. A sunny Friday here and hope you’re enjoying yours too, happy weekend everyone! 🤗🌱🌼 Calendula are beautiful edible flowers, their petals can be dried and used in place of saffron. Used medicinally and for skin care products, they are bee magnets and great for repelling pests so perfect for a veggie patch too! Still time to sprinkle some seeds this spring! 😉🌱
Looking forward to these! Swipe to see the blossom Looking forward to these! Swipe to see the blossom on my apple tree this spring. The prettiest of flowers and the tastiest of fruits! Spring days are sunny but the nights are still dipping in temperatures ... I’m sure you’re also looking forward to warm summer days now! 🤗🍎💚This is a small apple tree that I bought from my garden centre a few years ago. It’s growing in a large 45L tub with holes in the bottom for good drainage. This variety is Red Windsor, crisp with a delicious sweet flavour! 🤗🍎
My view! Full house on my kitchen windowsill with My view! Full house on my kitchen windowsill with tomato and aubergine babies ... overlooked of course by my ginger plants that are now a little too tall, so they live on the kitchen counter! 😆🌱Love the company of these green babies although longing for the day when move out! Hope your Wednesday has been kind, a lovely sunny one here though nights are still very cold! 🤗💚🌱
Growing up fast! Swipe to see a weekly update .. t Growing up fast! Swipe to see a weekly update .. tomatoes are easy to grow from seeds! Such a variety to choose from and if this is your first time then have go at cherry tomatoes. Sungold is my personal favourite but Gardener’s Delight is a reliable, tasty variety perfect for beginners or children! Happy #tomatotuesday and keep your seedlings cosy, another few nippy nights ahead! 🤗🌱🍅If you’d love tips and a step by step guide to growing tomatoes successfully from seeds, then pop over to my blog post, link is in my profile! 😉🌱🙌🏼
Loving the cold sunshine! Garlic and chard growing Loving the cold sunshine! Garlic and chard growing in my raised bed outdoors this spring. Chard seedlings planted in late summer and individual garlic cloves in November. Hope you’re having a good Monday and enjoy the rest of the week everyone .. fingers crossed for some warmer weather now! 🤗🌱💚Nights are frosty and temperatures are dipping so if you’re popping any tender plants outdoors in the daytime, don’t forget to bring them in again at night! 😉🙌🏼🌱
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