Growing Tomatoes at Ballanelson Nurseries
A small family-owned nursery on the Isle of Man I’ve been tidying up the greenhouse and thoughts of tomatoes have been on my mind. Mainly I’ve been thinking about where to buy
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Growing tiny Red & Yellow Currant Tomatoes
Hundreds of Marble and Pearl sized tomatoes If you’ve not yet heard of ‘Red Currant‘ and ‘Yellow Currant‘ tomatoes then you’re in for a treat. These unusual heirloom plants are the
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Late January in the Allotment Garden
January is when your allotment looks like a building site At least, that’s the case with mine. The earth is bare, the two raised beds are dug and I have
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Reviving an Overgrown Strawberry Patch
Strawberry beds can go wild with ‘Runners’ Runners are a good thing — these long root-like tendrils that grow from strawberry plants actually create new plants. Wherever the runner touches soil,
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How to grow Organic Garlic
Grow garlic the organic way One of the easiest crops to grow in an organic garden is garlic. It’s hardy, suffers few pests, and in mid-summer will reward you with dozens of bulbs
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds {Vegan}
Roasted pumpkin seeds and rich coconut milk make this recipe a keeper Transforming a whole pumpkin into a pot of soup is much easier than you would think. It’s even
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Visiting the Ballard Farmers Market
The Ballard Farmers Market is the most vibrant open-air market in Seattle I can even say that it’s one of the best markets I’ve ever been to, hands down. Stall after
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5 Tips to Starting your Urban Homestead
Tips and ideas on starting an Urban Homestead by Amber Bradshaw of the Coastal Homestead Have you ever dreamed of owning acres of land instead of feet? Waking up to
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Blueberry & Lavender Jam Recipe
Blueberry & Lavender Jam with sweet Honey by Debbie Wolfe of the Prudent Garden I love blueberry jam. It’s by far the most popular preserve consumed in my home. I
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