Category: Gardening

I’ve been growing Brussel sprouts in my backyard garden space for many years now and love the taste of them. But they can be a very divisive vegetable. So much so, that some people won’t have even tried one before as they are put off by the naysayers! If you fall into that category, this…

In theory, Brussel sprouts should be one of the easiest vegetables to sow and harvest in your garden or backyard due to how hardy they are. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to put the hard graft in, particularly when it comes to growing Brussel sprouts ever year. One of the most frequent questions…

With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts can quickly turn to how best prepared you can be this year. If you want to grow and prepare your own vegetables in your backyard or garden, you should not forget the staple ingredient of a traditional Christmas dinner, the humble Brussel sprout.  They are relatively easy to sow and…

If you need a fast-growing plant or hedge for privacy and screening purposes, then look no further. Below I’ve put together a list of options for you, each one explaining what time of year it’s best at, how fast it will grow, and how much privacy you can expect to get. What is the fastest-growing…

Oyster shells are an old-school garden favourite. If you’ve not used oyster shells in your garden before, then your yard is missing out. They can be so good for your plants. If you want to know how to use oyster shells as fertilizer, the benefits, and more please read on.  Are oyster shells good for…