robinlancefieldJul 18, 20223 min readStrawberriesIf you’re going to grow one thing that will be vastly superior to supermarket fruit and vegetables I recommend strawberries. Possibly my...
robinlancefieldJun 25, 20224 min readBiological pest control - eager helpers for the gardenerThere is a huge army of small willing garden helpers out there, all they need is food and lodging and they will work day and night in...
robinlancefieldMay 2, 20224 min readHow easy is it to put up a polytunnel?I’ve been thinking about a polytunnel for a while, and when one of the winter storms decided to pummel one of my greenhouses, picking it...
robinlancefieldApr 27, 20222 min readGrowing giantsPumpkins must be one the largest vegetables you can grow with a world record at a massive 1191 kg (over a tonne!). Even the British...
robinlancefieldApr 10, 20223 min readWhy not enter the local village produce show?After a two year covid break the Brinkworth Show is back on the Sunday 4th September (https://www.brinkworthflowershow.com/). Hurrah!...
robinlancefieldApr 10, 20222 min readGarden GymAnyone who knows me may well consider that I am not the best authority on keeping fit. However, in the ongoing battle against an...
robinlancefieldApr 10, 20224 min readClay SoilWhen I mentioned at work I was moving to Brinkworth, I remember a colleague saying that he’d never move to an area with clay soil. At the...
robinlancefieldApr 6, 20222 min readDanger in the GardenGardening and eating fresh vegetables are good for you, giving both exercise, relaxation and at the end of the day fresh tasty vegetables....
robinlancefieldApr 6, 20222 min readOther squashes are availableI like butternut squash. Roasted with garlic and pepper is delicious. It’s versatile as well as an ingredient in soup, curries, tagine,...
robinlancefieldApr 6, 20222 min readParsnipsParsnips are one of the best vegetables to grow. They have few pest problems, can be left on the ground for a long time (in good soil),...