Mar 4, The Organic Gardener Under The Weather

I wish I could get some gardening done this weekend. But I'm down with a cold.

At least my website won't stop working and you can see my recent update about organic weed killer. While researching this I discovered troubling news about Roundup.
And I included a link to a study that maintains that Glyphosate immobilises plant nutrients.

Extensive use on GM crops may lead to nutrient deficiency in the human diet. You see the crops won't show any signs of being nutritionally low value.

Amazingly the author of the report claimed that Roundup killed by causing plant disease resulting from nutrient deficiency. But Glyphosate is supposed to kill plants by blocking protein synthesis.

I cant' say I'm surprised at finding any of this.

It's time for us all to be more sensitive and change to organic gardening.

I've also written about my gardening history and importantly, how I made this website.

Time to dig this...

Mar 4, the organic gardener

Meet the organic gardener and discover the delights of gardening free. Here I explain how growing and working from home has changed my life for the good.

Feb 23, Organic Weed Killer

Find organic weed killer for drives, paths, rock gardens... flower beds, and compare how they work with the synthetic chemical herbicides.

Feb 12, Organic Weed Control

Dos and donts of organic weed control. Discover how to control weeds and grow plants organically. Know why garden weeds succeed and how you can prevent them.

Feb 6, The Organic Garden - Already Late But Growing More

News for
American and U.K. Gardeners.

News For U.K. Gardeners:

Did you know that Thompson & Morgan have promised to hold their prices this year? U.K. gardeners will take comfort.

But in addition T&M have made a
Price Promise: "We won't be beaten on price..."

"If you find the exact same variety and pack size at a cheaper price in a competitor's catalogue, we'll give you DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE in Thompson & Morgan vouchers."

What Happened When I Ordered

You'll find T&M promise online here with a great selection for home-growers.

Remember this isn't any old average garden centre. T&M says "...Many varieties are so good, we're prepared to offer you a full refund if you think you've grown better."

You get well-cared for plants here from an extenisve range. And I can say they are well-packaged which is so important.

American gardeners see links below.

So what should you grow now?

I'm already over a week late in my plans. But I've selected my seed potatoes. It's worth ordering a.s.a.p. because favourite varieties sell quickly. A good selection for American Home growers is available here.

It also saves you to grow your own flowers and vegetables from seed starting about now.

Now is also the time to sow onion seed, plant garlic and shallots. And it's also time to sow sweet peppers and tomatoes.





What Happened When I Ordered From T&M in 2010?

I was pleasantly surprised when additional items kept appearing in my shopping cart - these turned out to be freebies.

Thompson & Morgan exceptional quality plants & seeds.

CooksGarden gives you 10 OFF all orders of $60 or more with code CG6 from this link.

Happy Gardening...

More updates later...

Feb 3, Potato Bin, Buckets and Potato Grow Bags

a potato bin, potato bag or container, will grow a potato crop over hard surfaces such as patios or paved yards. Discover how to grow the earliest potatoes & win prizes at your garden show

Feb 3, Planting Potatoes

Planting potatoes involves chitting or sprouting early tubers before planting. Find more here on the planting season, depth, row spacing and alternative methods