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Black bean aphids are an inevitable part of growing beans, but there’s one garden ally that’s got your back – the ladybug/ladybird! Both the larvae and the adults eat aphids. Here’s what they look like.
People are usually surprised to hear that we use hay as mulch on our garden, and ask if we actually mean straw. You see, unlike straw, hay often contains a lot of weed seeds that can sprout up amongst your veggies. But in our experience, this has never actually been a problem, as long as…
It’s June and the heat has arrived on the plot and along with it come the thunderstorms. Everything is flourishing and it’s a great time to be on the plot. If you’ve liked this video you may be interested to see some more WATCH NEXT: HOW TO GROW BROAD BEANS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM3zTZQGGws&t HOW TO GROW…
We’re often advised to pinch out the tops of fava/broad beans to avoid black bean aphids. But don’t throw the tops onto the compost heap – eat them!
What spinach is better to eat RED leafed or GREEN? I answer this question and do a taste test at the same time. Go here to get Birdies Raised Garden beds in the USA, Canada, and UK: https://shop.epicgardening.com/ and use SSME2020 for a 5% discount. In Australia, go to https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/ and use Code SSMEbird for…
Peter pepper chili growing from seed to fully grown plant with fruit in 158 days.
Fermenting is a great way to increase the bioavailability of nutrients in certain foods; it improves gut health and strengthens the immune system. Plus, we love the way it tastes! In our bodies, bacteria outnumber the cells containing our unique DNA by more than 10 to 1. The vast majority of these bacteria- around 100…
