Growing Leeks from Seed

Healthy leeks growing in October 2010

Growing leeks from seed is incredibly easy. This is a vegetable that any beginner gardener can grow. You do not need to grow 3lb leeks for shows, just grow them to eat. You can buy leek seedlings in July to transplant into the ground, but it is much more satisfying to grow your own leeks from … [Read more...]

Starting a Vegetable Garden

picture of new potatoes being dug up

Planning a new vegetable garden is one thing, but actually starting one is another. Most novice gardeners plan over the winter and dig in January and February. You have to clear your vegetable patch before you can start anything. This involves some hard work with a fork and spade. If you are … [Read more...]

Growing Garlic – 101

Growing garlic is something that every gardener or cook can do. After all, all you need to do is to plant garlic cloves in the ground and wait. Growing healthy garlic bulbs takes a bit more care, but that is the basic method. Sourcing Garlic Cloves There are many different varieties of garlic and … [Read more...]

The March Vegetable Garden

March is one of the busiest months for Northern Hemisphere gardeners. You need to be sowing vegetable seeds, tidying up after winter, mowing the grass and finishing your soil preparation. Depending on your exact location, many vegetable seeds are planted in March and April, including leeks, … [Read more...]