In an ironic twist of fate I lost three of my outside tomatoes this week. Having just written about Verticulum Wilt in my last newsletter (this about my mums tomato), it seems I now have it myself. Symptoms: sudden wilt when laden with fruit and yellowing on the lower leaves along the edge. Autopsy (slicing […]
Spray Free Solutions for Tricky Weeds
By | LastUpdated May 30, 2025
This blog is all about the more tricky weeds, the ones that aren’t easily mulched or planted out. I kick off with my 6 basic strategies then launch into my tried and true solutions in my Rogues Gallery below. 1. Change your mindset! Weeds are mineral rich powerhouses that are, on the whole, healing your […]
Mineral Rich Comfrey: A Garden Essential!
By | LastUpdated October 12, 2023
Edible gardeners are mad keen about comfrey because she gathers and shares such mineral riches: silicon, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, iodine… and more besides! This accumulation of minerals comes up from the deep, via a set of licorice like tap roots that open and aerate soil and create nutritious greens on top. A wonder plant […]
