Greenhouse

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    Greenhouse,  The Garden

    Chilli Explosion

    The greenhouse looks like a colourful chilli explosion, ranging from yellow, through orange to red. For years now I’ve only grown two varieties of chilli, Habareros and Jalapeño. Two years ago, I fancied a change and swapped my ‘Jalapeño’ for ‘Havana Gold’ a similar heat chilli. I can’t say I’ve been thrilled by them; they seem to go squidgy on the plant quite quickly. And they are the same colour as the hot Habanero, meaning they make the same-coloured sauce. Potentially a very dangerous situation! So, I will definitely be going back to Jalapeños next year. The garden apprentice has discovered his new favourite curry uses Naga chillies, so I…

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    The Greenhouse – My Happy Place

    What’s been happening in the greenhouse? Thanks to my reoccurring back problem, I’ve been spending more time than usual in the greenhouse recently. Gardening probably isn’t the best hobby for someone with a bad back, but I’m afraid I didn’t pick it, it picked me! Gardening is the one time that I feel completely relaxed. Time just vanishes, even doing small tasks like pricking out and potting on. As these are the main tasks at this time of year, it’s lucky they can be done sitting down! Chillies – Young and Old I sowed the chilli seeds back in January and they are still only two inches tall! They are…