Wherever and whenever someone seeks to make anything grow from the earth, soil cultivation is vital. This is because the soil conditions must be perfect for whatever you are planting if it is going to thrive, regardless of whether you’re at home in the garden or preparing extensive vegetable patches for commercial growing. Effective soil […]
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In Britain it is very difficult to hear the word “smallholding” without immediately thinking of Tom and Barbara Good’s jolly version of self-sufficiency in The Good Life. For a cosy primetime sitcom the programme did involve a lot more goats and gardening than usual, but in real life smallholdings are more about hard work than […]
There are many compelling reasons for growing your own fruit and vegetables at home rather than relying on stuff bought from supermarkets for your five-a-day. The most obvious one is saving money, as growing your own fresh produce means you’ll be able to reduce your weekly food bills. Equally important is health. Not only does […]
