Rustical

Category: Growing

  • Hydroponic Lemongrass Update

    A quick view on the progress of our fresh lemongrass being trialled in two simple hydroponic systems; both in a polytunnel that has no electrical supply. Pot Culture One is a very simple ‘pot culture’ system where the plants are in a soil medium with a capillary wick which dangles down into a reservoir containing…

  • Pumpkin Crowd Control

    I don’t think I can hold it back for much longer…

  • Surplus Veg

    Even though we are nearing the end of July, the sun has not done much shining, whilst it is relatively early in the growing season yet we have more than enough home grown vegetables to warrant a real treat of mediterranean style rustic roast vegetables (with a sneaky little sweetcorn starter while we are waiting). Roughly…

  • Gathering Greens

    An early start to collect eggs and gather some home grown goodies for our trip to Wales later this afternoon. Cucumbers, sweetcorn and some green leaves all safely gathered in.