gardening for beginers, how can i protect my new veg patch from the bugs, in a safe way as i have young kids?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

With my little boy we have just dug and composted an area in the garden for veg/fruit. I wanted to do this to show them how to grow things for themselves when they are older. Problem is i havnt a clue really, i have put a mesh fence around it to stop the dog or [...]

My organic garden and my neighbours non-organic bonfire?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

I have a great little organic veggie patch at the bottom of my garden, toms, lettuce, beetroot, leeks and stuff. My next door neighbour likes the odd bonfire at the bottom of his garden, plastic, metal, household waste and all sorts. When he sets a fire going it realy stinks, it smells very toxic. My [...]