HOME + GARDEN
‘ We ’ re seeing more and more homeowners taking it upon themselves to try and become more eco-friendly and one way they ’ re doing that is by growing their own fruit and veg . A greenhouse is a great way to do this , but it ’ s not essential , so don ’ t panic if you haven ’ t got the greatest amount of space in your back garden ’
DIY Experts , My Tool Shed
GROW YOUR OWN
A subject at the forefront of todays ’ lifestyle and the modern garden both large and small , whether a walled courtyard or an urban balcony , the grow-yourown trend continues to surge . Now more so than ever , people are looking to find ways to spend more time outdoors ; focusing on factors that contribute to a healthier lifestyle , and the continued movement towards plant-based diets . No longer the preserve of larger gardens , vegetable growers are experimenting with every style of outdoor space . Highly adaptable , planting fruit and veg has gotten much more imaginative than just a hole in the ground ; with people experimenting with raised beds , pots , containers , or upcycled planters like palettes . Growing your own has been incorporated into the overall aesthetic of the garden , no more sacrificing beauty for food , edible ornamental gardens are on the up and they ’ re a real thing of beauty . Physically and mentally satisfying , there is nothing better than sowing a seed and watching it grow and flourish into something beautiful to eat . Watch this space and make way for the new generation of grow-your-own gardeners .
‘ With Covid forcing us to change our shopping habits , more people have looked to grow their own produce . As well as being wrapped in plastics , many shop-bought veggies have travelled a fair few miles before hitting the shelves – so growing your own could help reduce your carbon footprint too ’
Kedel
‘ If that ’ s you , it ’ s important to choose grow-your-own that doesn ’ t require too much attention . People are beginning to grow perennial vegetables – such as perennial spinach and perennial kale , where the plants grow for years in the ground and you keep snipping leaves off when you want to cook them . But they can be difficult to source , and they still need regular watering . Potatoes are probably the least effort-intensive vegetables . Perennial herbs , such as sage , bay and rosemary , are also very easy to grow and it ’ s wonderful to have fresh herbs to hand ’
The Middle Sized Garden
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