Different Types of Hydroponics
Choosing the right hydroponic system depends on factors such as the types of plants you want to grow, your budget, available space, and maintenance capacity. Each system has its unique advantages and challenges, so understanding these can help you select the most suitable one for your needs. Hydroponics offers a sustainable and efficient way to grow plants, making it an increasingly popular choice for gardeners and commercial growers alike.
No Dig
No-dig gardening is an effective and sustainable method that benefits both the gardener and the environment. By reducing soil disturbance and building rich, fertile soil through the addition of organic matter, this approach promotes healthy plant growth and minimizes labor. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, adopting no-dig principles can lead to a productive and enjoyable gardening experience.
Tomato Plants: What is the Difference Between Hybridisation and Genetic Modification?
Hybridisation and Genetic Modification are two different methods of altering plants, but they differ significantly in how they achieve these changes.
Beautiful Wiltshire UK Countryside
Wiltshire Countryside - traverse off the beaten track and find some of the most beautiful countryside. Like a lot of British countryside, Wiltshire has an abundance of beauty if you follow many of the designated footpaths.
Paella on the Campfire
As the summer promises sunny weather and warmer evenings, why not invite family and friends for a paella on the campfire. With some fresh home grown ingredients and gentle Spanish music in the background you can take your time and be whisked away to a feeling of summer holidays.
Peas and Beans
Peas and beans are just starting to go in the ground outside the hoop house / poly tunnel. Fingers crossed for our little babies…!
What Floor Material to use for a Poly-tunnel / Hoop House
When selecting a floor material for a polytunnel or hoop house, several factors come into play, such as drainage, temperature control, plant type, and ease of maintenance.
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels (Update)
An update regarding the resources and specifications for the mini-hoop houses (after the high winds)
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels (Take 2!)
Some of the mini-hoop house improvements to keep the fabric material secure and hopefully bug-free.
More irrigation (IBC Tanks)
IBC tanks are a great way of storing larger amounts of water for the warmer and dryer months.
Irrigation
Deciding on irrigation inside the poly tunnel / hoop house is critical to ensure plants thrive as the weather heats up going towards summer.
Potato Chitting
Potato chitting; getting the potatoes ready for planting outdoors in the next 4-6 weeks.
February 2024
February 2024 - some later stages of winter vegetable growing plus some early Spring planting and growing.
November 2023
November 2023 - getting more organised with plants in to grow over the Winter (well, hopefully “to grow”).
Late October 2023
Late October 2023 - getting organised with some small plants propagating.
Day One - Beginning October 2023
The poly tunnel / hoop house before we started. We had a lot of tidying and organising ahead of us. Overgrown and falling tomato plants everywhere.
THE HOOP HOUSE (UK BASED) - AUGUST 2023
A hoop house, also known as a poly tunnel, high tunnel, or hot house is a type of greenhouse structure that is typically made from flexible materials such as plastic, PVC, or metal hoops, and covered with a layer of polyethylene plastic or similar material. Hoop houses are used in agriculture and gardening to extend the growing season by protecting crops from adverse weather conditions, including frost, wind, and excessive rain. They provide a controlled environment that can enhance plant growth and yield, making them a valuable tool for farmers and gardeners alike.