It is entirely possible to grow an abundant garden with thousands of pounds (or dollars) worth of vegetables for very little money….literally for pennies. Here I chat abut some tips for gardening on a budget based on my own experiences of gardening for about £2 to £3 per week. Dream big, spend small!
Sunday on the Sofa: Late to the party!
A few technical issues mean that Sunday is a bit late this week……..rather like my mail! My postal service is still very intermittent, about once a fortnight at the moment, so when it does turn up it’s a bumper delivery. This week the other half of my Christmas arrived! It’s a grey, wet day out there so come and relax on the sofa with me for a natter and a cup of tea.
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden 326: Shed tour – ideas for a no-spend fit-out.
I’m often asked about my shed…..so here it is, hopefully all your questions answered. The shed shell cost money…….but the fit-out and everything you see inside was for nothing…I hope this video will give you some ideas for your fit-out especially if you’re on a tight or none existent budget. It’s all about cramming in the storage/work space while making it a home-from-home. Check out your skips!
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden 235: This time last year – January 2020.
I take a look back at the garden this time last year……..it’s only been a year but I have already forgotten so much of this……seeing the garden then and how far it has come gives me a good spurt to get going again.
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden 324: All my seeds for 2021.
After a couple of deliveries from seed companies and a sort out of all my own saved seeds I think I finally have all my seeds gathered together for 2021. Yay!
Sunday on the Sofa: My annual ‘Sort-it’ day.
At the beginning of each year I take a day to sort all my bits and pieces for my home…..paperwork, bills, plans, identifying problems etc…..and checking on my safety equipment.
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden 323: Planning the garden for food for a year.
Today I’m having a chat about planning a kitchen garden to maximise the reward of fresh food for the whole year. I share some of my learning from the last few years in my own garden and talk about how I’ll do things this coming year.
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden: January Garden Tour (2021).
It’s the start of a whole new growing year for me……but before I get too excited let’s see how things are looking at the beginning of January. There’s still plenty of good stuff to eat!
Vivi’s Kitchen Garden 322: What to sow in January.
A brand new growing year! It’s hard to contain oneself……..we want to get going! Here I talk about the seeds which can be sown this month and the trees/bushes which can be planted. I also outline my planting ‘zone’ and why we don’t use this term in the UK…….and then to chit, or not to chit?!
Thoughts on Month 44: What a year!
Goodness me, time flies……it doesn’t seem like 44 months…..but never mind that, haha, there’s a bigger Elephant in the room to consider. Yes, deep breath, it’s time to say goodbye to 2020 on the most positive note possible.