The Veg Project

In this episode of The Veg Project podcast, Helen talks about her experiences in her garden throughout April. She has been nurturing young seedlings and sowing more seeds, using her small greenhouses, dining table, and windowsills to grow plants. Helen is eagerly waiting for the last frost to happen so that she can plant her young plants outside. She has had some failures in seed germination, but she sowed them again and had success. Helen is experimenting with direct sowing parsnips and also germinating them in the house using the kitchen paper method. She has been finding it difficult to find good organic peat-free soil locally. Helen has also put together a metal arch to plant some sweet peas next to it and her winter squashes. She plans to donate some of her leftover plants to a community garden club that she recently joined locally.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: the_vegprojectFacebook Page: The Veg ProjectEmail: helen.thevegproject@gmail.com

In this episode of The Veg Project Podcast, host Helen discusses how to grow potatoes in containers, as well as the seeds she has been sowing and preparing for the upcoming growing season. She provides several reasons for why potatoes are a great crop for beginner gardeners, such as their minimal need for care and attention and their ability to grow in small spaces, and shares tips on how to chit seed potatoes to ensure a faster and higher yield. Helen also explains the best time to plant potatoes depending on their variety and location, and shares her preferred method of growing them in containers for ease of movement and sunlight exposure.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: the_vegprojectFacebook Page: The Veg ProjectEmail: helen.thevegproject@gmail.com

Welcome to the Veg Project Podcast, in this episode we discuss how to sow parsnips. Parsnips are a root vegetable that is rich in nutrients and flavour. They are a great addition to any garden, and in this episode, Helen will guide you through the steps to sow parsnips successfully.Growing parsnips is easy with just a few simple steps. Choose the right time to sow, prepare the soil, sow the seeds, care for your parsnips, and harvest them when they are ready. With a little patience and care, you can enjoy the delicious flavour and health benefits of homegrown parsnips. So let's get started.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: the_vegprojectFacebook Page: The Veg ProjectEmail: helen.thevegproject@gmail.com

In this episode of The Veg Project, Helen talks about sowing seeds, including tips for beginners, recommended sowing dates, and succession sowing. She also discusses the basics of how seeds grow into plants and the materials needed for sowing, such as compost, pots, and seed trays. Helen encourages listeners to grow what they eat. Additionally, she briefly mentions her own plans for growing in 2023. The concept of seasonal growing is also introduced, which involves planting and harvesting crops based on the natural cycles of the seasons, leading to higher yields, lower costs, better quality, and environmental sustainability.FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: the_vegprojectFacebook Page: The Veg ProjectEmail: helen.thevegproject@gmail.com

In this first episode of "The Veg Project," host Helen shares tips and advice for starting your own vegetable garden. Helen discusses the importance of choosing the right location for your garden.She also talks about the benefits of the no-dig method, which involves not disturbing the soil and improving soil fertility with compost or other organic matter. Helen shares her own experience with building raised beds, using free decking boards and investing in a metal raised bed.Additionally, she encourages listeners to start thinking about the food they generally eat at home and grow what they enjoy eating. Helen also shares some of her own plans and ideas for the upcoming growing season, including seed selection, planning, and utilising different spaces like the patio area and shed.Finally, she advises listeners to be realistic about the time they can devote to their garden and to shop around for free materials like toilet rolls, egg cartons, and plastic tubs. Join Helen again next week for more gardening inspiration and advice on "The Veg Project."FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: the_vegprojectFacebook Page: The Veg ProjectEmail: helen.thevegproject@gmail.com