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Growing Indoors - Light & Heat
The ability to start plants off indoors means you can get started in late Winter/early Spring much earlier than if sowing outside. However seedlings need to have adequate light and heat to grow into strong healthy plants, that's why using supplemental lighting and heat mats can be a good idea if your indoor environment cannot provide this. -
Prepare your garden for Winter
Prepare your garden for Winter Winter is nearly upon us, the weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. While it might be tempting to stay tucked up inside with a warm cup of tea, there's actually still plenty that can be done in the garden. Now is the time for tidying up, protecting plants and planning ahead... -
Overwintering Garlic and Onions
Overwintering Garlic and Onions It's time to start planting overwintering garlic and onions. They can be planted from late September and will give you a harvest the following summer. Overwintering Garlic Garlic comes from the mountainous regions of Central Asia and has adapted to extreme changes in temperature including very cold nights. As a result, garlic performs best when subjected... -
How to Make Sauerkraut
How to Make Sauerkraut Homemade sauerkraut is easy to make and tastes delicious. Sauerkraut is made by a process called Lacto-fermentation, the lactic acid preserves the cabbabge and prevents harmful bacteria from growing. Preparing the Cabbage Make sure your pot and all utensils are clean before you start. Give the cabbage head a good rinse and remove any insects or...