Archive - Leaf, Root & Fruit

How to Grow Tomatoes

My favourite garden aroma is brushing past tomato plants on a warm summer evening. Here's my guide to growing tomatoes.

Jun 23

Seedling Surprise, Anonymous Apples and a Fruit Famine

Your questions answered

Jun 16

When the Dream Orchard Becomes a Nightmare

A startling realisation and a rethink of my orchard design

Jun 9

Seeds of Gratitude

A gift of free seeds, from me to you

Jun 8

June 2025 Planting Guide and Garden Update

The lack of rain. I’m sick of whinging about it. My family want me to shut up. You possibly do too. But I can’t help it.

Jun 2

May 2025

April 2025

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