Author: Geny Foster

  • N-P-K – Basic Components of Fertiliser Explained

    N-P-K – Basic Components of Fertiliser Explained

    Article 3 in Composting Series Nitrogen the N in NPK Most compound fertilisers will contain three elements essential for growth. NPK which stands for: These elements help plants grow in different ways. An understanding of these elements will help choosing the correct fertiliser for a plant or for a stage in the development of a…

  • Feed the Soil and not the Plants

    Feed the Soil and not the Plants

    Article 1 in Composting Series Composting and Good Soil Producing soil in good health is not a short-term or one-off job. Transforming a shallow, nutrient-poor soil to a deep healthy topsoil over 12 ins. (30 cm) deep can take a little time and planning. Every time we take our crops into the kitchen, we remove…

  • Seed Potatoes have arrived!

    If you ordered and paid for seed potatoes, please collect your order from the Hut For those who didn’t pre order, we have a variety of seed potatoes in stock for sale at the Hut.  Great Prices! 2kg for £3.25 1st Earlies, 2nd Earlies and Maincrop available Handy Hint Once you get your potatoes it’s…