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Ever watched a gardening programme and thought, I could give that a go? Do you long to throw your own veggies and home-grown herbs into a soup or stir fry?
where to grow
Growing your own food can be as simple as planting a few seeds in a tub on your windowsill. Or you can join the thousands of people in allotments and community gardens across the country.
tips and tricks on how to grow
- Get your equipment right, remember it doesn't have to be expensive, you'll need pots and tubs and compost
- For larger scale gardening, you may need a spade or fork and a trowel
- Make sure all containers have holes at the bottom for drainage
- Start with easy to grow plants and herbs, such as lettuce, chives, tomatoes, scallions or herbs in a window box
- Select varieties you'll savour and will use in salads and cooking
- Grow flowers among your vegetables to attract insects
- Remember TLC - water, particularly in warm weather
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The 'Calendar of Availability for Fruits & Vegetables' from Bord Bia is a great resource of 'what to grow and when'