Welcome to a really grey overcast day on the Viking Way. This will be my last blog of the year. A year I’m certain most of us want to get over with as quickly as possible. A vast amount of people have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time , which is great. I did a post on a Facebook page last week, telling people about Strawbale Gardening and the response was really good. If you do not know about this method, I will give you a brief rundown now. Not everyone is lucky enough to have soil to grow in. With this method you don’t need soil as you plant and sow into the Strawbales. Meaning that you can site your vegetable garden on almost any surface. Concrete, grass etc. Another advantage is that there is no weeding. And whatever size or shape the space is that you have, a Strawbale Garden will slide in nicely. For a long time now those who wanted to learn this great method had to use information from overseas. But, I now have a DVD and an e-book produced in the UK. Please take a look here.

The above system is very compact. You can grow vertically as well as on the surface of the strawbales. Believe me, you can grow a surprising amount of produce in a Strawbale. I am so pleased that I now have my new online seed shop up and running, alongside my “Chilli Vault” where you can purchase a variety of chilli seeds from mild to volcanic. We will be constantly adding new seeds as well as helpful information. I hope you will take a look. I am pleased to say we have used British companies in all aspects of setting up our seed operation. From seed supplies to quality foil seal bags to technical help. Thanks to all concerned. Why not have a peek at the shop and “Chilli Vault” here.

All our seeds come with information on companion planting. So if you buy some cabbage seeds, we will tell you what other vegetables you should plant with them, also what flowers and herbs will be beneficial to have around them. All of course will be available instore.

If you have any suggestions and or comments, please drop me a line here. Its been a very hard year for us all. I do hope next year will be much better. Have a happy and safe Christmas. Kind Regards Simon.