Using grass clippings to mulch – Diary of a Seasoned Grower
I’ve been away for the last ten days, and I feel as if I have abandoned my veg garden, although I did put in a number of measures to hopefully…
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Slow Growing – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
Well, here’s my verdict on the growing season so far, on June 12th 2025. It’s a slow one! My potato plants have been doing well, and spinach, chard, beetroot and…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – Slugs and Snails
Hi Tiny Gardener here… Today I want to talk about Slugs and Snails. I have come to realise as a novice gardener that most of my time is taken up…
Growing Aubergines – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
I’ve never had much luck growing aubergines. My theory is that I need a good greenhouse with an open window or two, and to grow them in really good compost…
My Weed Nemesis: Bindweed – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
What’s your weed nemesis? Mine is undoubtedly bindweed. Honestly, it would gladly take over the entire garden each summer were it not for my attempts to restrict its growth. It…
Planting into Dry Soil – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
I’m in full planting mode now that we’re towards the end of May. The weather has been extraordinarily dry these past few weeks, and the soil in my veg garden…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener…Keeping the Cat Off My Plants!
Hi Tiny Gardener here….If you’ve been following me over the past couple of months you will have met my lovely cat. She is a real sweetie but has been somewhat…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener….Planting My Garden
Hi! Tiny Gardener here….If you’ve been following me over the past couple of months you will know I have been preparing my tiny garden for this years spring planting, taking…
Why I’m Waiting to Plant Out – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
Ooh, I am so honoured to be invited back to blog about my veg patch shenanigans! I don’t think I’ve ever been requested ‘by popular demand’ before 😉 and it…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – Cat Invasion and Potato Planting
Hi Tiny Gardener here… It has definitely been feeling a little bit more like spring here in Cornwall these past couple of weeks. Whilst the weather has been dry, I’ve…
From Chick to Chicken – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
If you remember my post from last August, you’ll know that I snuck some hatching egg underneath my lone broody hen, Speckledy. She had three that hatched. Here they are,…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener…What’s up with my Chillies?
Hi Tiny Gardener here… If you’ve been following me you’ll know I’ve been growing some chillies in a little pot on my windowsill. I’ve got a few chillies on the…