My Global Garden

The days are definitely getting longer which is such good news. It stayed light till at least 6pm tonight. This is the time of year when I dig out my seed trays and decide if I should plant now or wait till the spring finally arrives and buy small plants instead. Planting and nurturing seeds is great fun but you do need space and constant warmth to make sure they survive.

A brilliant innovation that deals with both these issues is the Windowsill Vegetable Collection, complete with soil/ seeds and a lid that transforms the container into a mini greenhouse for the smallest window sill .http://www.poundland.co.uk/top-tips/gardening-fruit-vegetables/

The National Trust estimates that UK windowsills could provide the equivalent of 600 acres of farming land, producing tonnes of cheap, locally-sourced food a year. Ledge Veg could be a way for the UK’s 5 million flat owners to become self sufficient. Check out tips for getting the best resultshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-news/w-latest_news/w-news-ledgeveg.htm

Have just planted the Baby Leaf Salad from the above photo to see how quickly they work compared to my normal seed planting in trays.

If space is an issue in your garden have a look at these sites for inspiration:

http://www.veganorganic.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=65

http://kewurbangardenvegetables.co.uk/