by Lynne Byass | Sep 7, 2019 | comfrey, plant of the month, Seed Savers
Comfrey: weed or useful plant? Comfrey is called a weed in many places. However, it is some times referred to, by ‘permie’ ‘practitioners, as “the permaculture plant”. It can be used in many ways, in the garden as fertiliser, mulch or as...
by Lynne Byass | Aug 31, 2019 | plant of the month, Seed Savers, tomatoes
It’s that time of year: tomato time. Tomatoes are the number one vegetable grown by home gardeners in the western world. Gardeners are seeking that well-known and loved taste; the taste you just don’t get in store-bought tomatoes. But what do you need to...