Okay, so you’ve decided what you want to grow. You’ve bought the seeds. You’ve got the seedlings. And then comes the BIG question. How much must I actually plant? Because let’s be honest, it is VERY easy to get carried away. You open a packet of lettuce seeds, they’re...
September! We made it. The days are getting longer, there’s that little bit of warmth in the afternoon, and suddenly every gardener has the same feeling. RIGHT. LET’S PLANT EVERYTHING. And if you’ve been raising seedlings for the last few weeks, you’re probably...
One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “But Tash, how much can I actually grow in one veggie bed?” And I think sometimes we underestimate just how much food can come out of a relatively small space. So let's take one of our 1.2 m x 3 m beds and I'll show...
If you've been following VanZylStead for a while, you'll know one thing about us… We don't believe July is a quiet month in the garden. In fact, I honestly think it's one of the most important months of the year. While many people are waiting for spring before they...
One of the most common questions I get is: “How do you know when seedlings are ready to move into the garden?” It’s tempting to rush them out as soon as that first little green sprout pops through the soil, but timing really matters. Move them too early, and they may...
Why Planting Marigolds This Summer Is a Brilliant Idea Every summer I find myself reaching for marigold seeds. Not just because they’re bright and cheerful, but because they’ve become one of my little garden secrets. When we first started growing food, I thought...
