In this guide you will find information about growing popular vegetables. ? Which are the months to sow and harvest them. ? What are their sunlight and water requirements. ? Common pests you have to be careful about. The health benefits of eating organically-grown food may have not been conclusively proven (yet), but anyone who has ever tasted the difference between a home-grown tomato, for instance, and one grown on a large scale commercial farm, can tell you that there is indeed a difference, at least in terms of flavour (not to mention colour, texture and smell...). And though more and more supermarkets and produce outlets are making an effort to carry locally-grown organic fruits and vegetables, the unfortunate fact is they are typically a great deal more expensive than their commercially-grown counterparts. As a result, many city dwellers in London and elsewhere are beginning to grow their own organic veggies at home. You donÂ’t have to possess a lot of experience, nor do you need a large yard and garden space to reap the benefits of organic gardening. Almost any size home is capable of producing enough fruits and veggies to make the effort worthwhile. At the very least, a window box herb garden can add beauty to your home, while adding tasty and healthy variety to your diet. Even a modest home garden can actually help you save money on your food budget. If you have a small space to work with, you can grow vegetables in pots or growbags. It only takes a few inches of soil to grow greens and herbs, and even a small patio garden can be enough space to grow tomatoes and other vegetables which require deeper soil. Raised beds and large pots are sufficient for many fruits and vegetables. A small yard or patio can produce many varieties, including foods such as squash, garlic, lettuce and strawberries. If you have a larger yard to work with, the possibilities are almost endless. ItÂ’s fun to try new varieties and and watch them grow. With a little hard work, you can be producing more of some vegetables than you can eat at the time of harvest, which means you can give some away to friends and family, or perhaps even earn a little extra money selling the surplus. To develop and maintain a large vegetable garden, you may need a little help. There are London garden maintenance companies ready to lend a hand - you can hire their services on a regular basis or occasionally - whatever suits your needs. For garden maintenance London has some of the best professionals in the business. Find one that specialises in organic gardening techniques if you need a hand getting started.
