Growing Fruit And Veg In A Cold Greenhouse

October 28th, 2011

It is not difficult to produce high quality fruit and veg in a cold greenhouse, in fact you can even produce crops that would normally be restricted to much warmer climates, such as cucumbers,melons,tomatoes,chillis and peppers. The shelter provided by the cold greenhouses provide a long enough (and …


Planting an Italian Herb Garden

October 28th, 2011

There is an endless amount of possibilities when you start your own Italian herb garden.  Some of the most famous and tastiest herbs in the world come from Italy.  Italy is internationally known for its best cuisines partly because of the herbs used in cooking.


Window Box Herb Gardens

October 28th, 2011

Window Herb Garden

What is a Window Herb Garden

If you want to grow your own herbs, a window herb garden can be fun and rewarding and save you money. Most Chef’s will admit that one of the most costly ingredients on any menu are the herbs. …


A Guide to Hydroponic Drip Systems

October 27th, 2011

Before we delve straight into hydroponic drip systems, let’s cover the basics of hydroponics. Hydroponics is a from of growing plants in a controlled indoors environment with no soil and the aid of artificial lights. It accomplishes this by growing them in a rich in nutrient solution, most …


Starting An Orchard

October 27th, 2011

If you have a large amount of land that you have not put to use, you may consider planting an orchard. If you’ve had previous experiences with planting and maintaining trees, that is an added reason why you would be perfect for maintaining an orchard. It might seem like an …