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.
What is an Autopot?
Autopot systems offer an efficient and convenient way to manage plant watering and nutrition, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Their ability to deliver consistent moisture and nutrients with minimal intervention can lead to healthier, more productive plants. Whether you are growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or small trees, an Autopot system can help you achieve better results with less effort.
Padron Chilli Pepper
The Padron Chilli Pepper, with a heat level ranging from mild to medium, these peppers are perfect for adding a kick to any dish.
Unschooling Myths
Unschooling is a form of home education that emphasises learner-directed education, where children are given the freedom to explore their interests and learn at their own pace.
Chillies - Chilli Seeds and Chilli Plants - Growing in the UK
Chillies: Chilli seeds starting to grow into chilli plants. Many varieties from low heat to lots of heat. Exciting as these can be used for seed harvesting, grinding, chilli sauces and plants for sale. So many possibilities.
Heirloom Tomato Seeds / Heritage Tomato Seeds
Heirloom Tomato Seeds / Heritage Tomato Seeds and the tomatoes themselves are harder to find in the UK. However, they have so many benefits and a definitely worth exploring more.
What is Forest School?
Forest School is an outdoor education model that emphasizes learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences in natural environments, primarily forests or woodlands.
Mini Hoop House Experimentation
Experimenting with mini hoop houses / cold frame; made from wooden battens, 15mm plastic water pipe and poly cover.
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…!
Royal Black Chilli
Royal Black Chilli seedlings are coming through thick and fast; promising a fantastic and striking fruit with heaps of flavour and heat!
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.
Chilli Scoville scale
Learning more about chillis and their heat; the chilli Scoville scale was developed by a pharmacologist called Wilbur Scoville in 1912.
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels
Mini hoop houses for supporting small plants as they first go outside in the early Spring when weather is still harsh at times.
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.
Tomatology Myths
Here are some common myths related to "tomatology"—or the study and understanding of tomatoes ;-)
Compost mix with Vermiculite
This year we have been using a 50:50 mix of compost with Vermiculite, which seems to have been doing well for all the seeds.