Saving seeds is one of the most rewarding things a vegetable gardener can do.
It is the start of the new year and my garden is slowly starting to take shape.
For those that require a helping hand to set up their own productive vegetable garden.
Growing your own could not be any fresher, tastes delicious and saves on food miles. Find out why we love growing our own vegetables.
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Posted on 09 May 2009
The Backyard Farmer offers tips and advice on growing organic fruit and vegetables in the confines of your own backyard. Continue Reading
Posted on 11 May 2009
A cheap and easy solution to improve that wet and smelly compost bin Continue Reading
Posted on 16 February 2010
Saving seeds is one of the most rewarding things a vegetable gardener can do. Continue Reading
Posted on 07 January 2010
To Pinch or Not to Pinch? That is the question. Their are two schools of thought regarding pinching out growth on your tomato plants. Continue Reading
Posted on 01 January 2010
It is the start of the new year and my garden is slowly starting to take shape. Continue Reading
Posted on 27 September 2009
A little trick that I picked up from my Greek neighbor, is to tie the top foliage of the garlic into a knot. Continue Reading
Posted on 22 September 2009
I thought I would share some images of my garden at the start of spring... Continue Reading
Posted on 05 September 2009
I’ve got some cheap labour working in my garden. Continue Reading
Posted on 01 August 2009
You can't change your climate, but you can change your soil". One of the first essential steps for setting up a vegetable garden is to test your soil pH. Continue Reading