The Garden Basics

When a potato plant has fully grown foliage, how do you know if it's time to harvest the potatoes? Generally, it is best to wait until the foliage dies back, before harvesting maincrop potatoes. Another way is to try digging around the plant to see if there are any potatoes that are ready to be […]

You are probably aware of many tips and tricks that help to improve the soil in your garden without the need of making compost. Some of the more common ones include: sprinkling coffee grounds over the soil to add nutrients and increase acidity, and placing eggshells in your garden instead of throwing them away (this