A blog about creating a homestead with gardening and home crafts.
In the UK where we can expect an annual level of about 1000mm of precipitation, or rain. In every garden, it makes sense to have systems in place to catch and store this water for use in watering the plants. This can help minimize our use and reliance on tap water therefore reducing our household... Continue Reading →
The greenhouse floor has always been problematic. It's built on a concrete pad, laid on some aggregate and though the greenhouse is not water-tight, water always seemed to pool in the low point in the middle causing an unsightly mouldy mess. This weekend, I have finally got round to sorting it out, the concrete was... Continue Reading →
Greenhouse knitting chat! https://youtu.be/gKhFFgpPWp0
At the start of Spring, I began seeing a lot of wasps in my garden. I understand that all things have the right to live and understand that wasps are an integral part of the garden as they are pollinators and feast on plant pests such as aphids. I have a few early-blooming flowers in... Continue Reading →
Chatting about what I have been up to and greenhouse plans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN7bgAr7Bq0
Time to read 2 mins We use a lot of herbs in our cooking and drinks. To save space in the greenhouse and the garden, I use this vertical herb planter (Amazon affiliate link which means I receive a small percentage of any items purchased through my link). It attaches to any wall and can... Continue Reading →
I detail here how I save money when I fill my raised beds, but I also grow things like fruit trees and potatoes in large 50l containers and if you have a few of those, buying in bags of compost or potting mixes can get really expensive. Here are some different ways to fill your containers economically and still keep your plants healthy and get maximum yield.
I detailed here how I created both my indoor and outdoor tortoise enclosures and her general care. A few years on, Lenny's enclosures were due some updates and maintenance to keep them as efficient and comfortable as possible and keep them looking their best. Weather-proofing and Maintenance Wood left outside requires weather-proofing, cleaning etc to... Continue Reading →
I found out about a new, UK-based company Wool Pots through Instagram and did some research. As a gardener, and knitter who works almost exclusively with wool, I was immediately drawn to the idea of also using wool in the garden.
The potager, kitchen garden, or even the veggie patch is finally ready to receive some of the first set of vegetables that were started at various times in the greenhouse, since February. Preparing the beds In my previous videos Step 1 and Step 2, I detail how I prepare the patch from last year and... Continue Reading →
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