Helping You to Grow Your Own Vegetables
Research has shown that there is benefit to the planet and human health from consuming a more plant based diet. Buying locally sourced, seasonal fruit and vegetables reduces the carbon footprint of the food we eat. Growing that food ourselves can also save us money and it is also very satisfying to sow seeds or small plants, look after them and watch as they grow. You need to have some patience, but you will be rewarded with delicious food and a sense of achievement.
It isn't necessary to have a large garden to grow vegetables - they can be grown very well in containers of all shapes and sizes - you may have some suitable containers already at home.
Grow Your Own Vegetables Seed Starter Kit
Catherine can provide a starter kit of a selection of 8 easy to grow seeds, small biodegradable pots, seed labels, peat free coir compost and full growing instructions on handy wipeable cards. The seeds included in the kit may vary according to the seasons, but are likely to include
- Salad leaves
- Spring onions
- Spinach
- Peas
- Coriander
- Courgette
- Dwarf French beans
- Kale
The cost of the seed kit is £20 including delivery within Portishead.
Grow Your Own Help Session and Ongoing Advice
If you are unsure how to look after your vegetables, Catherine can give a help session in your garden and provide ongoing support by email or message. The help and advice will include:
- Initial 45 minute one to one session to discuss how to look after your vegetables, how and when to plant, feed, water, and harvest them. Problems such as pests and diseases will be discussed including how to manage these problems if they occur.
- Email or message reminders and advice monthly for the rest of the growing season.
The Grow Your Own Help Session and Ongoing Advice costs £40 (in addition to the Seed Starter Kit if required).