Lorry Garden

Lorry Garden

Cultivating fresh produce for local markets.

How to Build a Low-Cost Cold Frame for Season Extension

How to Build a Low-Cost Cold Frame for Season Extension

A practical guide to building an affordable cold frame from scavenged and basic materials, plus how to...

Year-Round Harvesting: Planning Succession Crops for Continuous Yield

Year-Round Harvesting: Planning Succession Crops for Continuous Yield

A practical guide to scheduling sowings so your market garden delivers vegetables every month of the year,...

Common Mistakes When Growing Cool-Season Crops

Common Mistakes When Growing Cool-Season Crops

Cool-season crops reward good timing and steady moisture. Avoid late sowing, bolting triggers, and...

Beginner's Guide to Choosing Crops for a Market Garden

Beginner's Guide to Choosing Crops for a Market Garden

A practical guide to picking market garden crops that sell, suit your climate and fit your space, with a...

Hand Tools vs. Power Tools for Market Gardening: Which to Choose?

Hand Tools vs. Power Tools for Market Gardening: Which to Choose?

Hand tools and power tools both have a place in a small market garden. Here's how scale, cost, efficiency...

Seasonal Harvest Checklist for Market Gardeners

Seasonal Harvest Checklist for Market Gardeners

A season-by-season harvest checklist for market gardeners, covering the ripeness indicators, tools and...