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Posted by guest on 2nd July 2009 at 03:05 PM

The Lady Gardener: Irene Scowcroft Part 1 of 2

by Emma Davis

What Irene Scowcroft doesn't know about organic gardening probably isn't worth knowing.

She's been organic gardening since the mid-90s, using chemical-free
alternatives to pesticides and keeping the slugs and bugs away.

Organically grown plants taste much better as well, says Irene.

And organic gardening is not just about growing plants. Gardening is a great way to relax and Irene has all the answers for anyone interested in harvesting the best that a small garden space has to offer, growing fruit and vegetables, cutting your food bills and enjoying your outside space.

If there is enough interest in this we'd like to make a regular feature of Irene's gardening tips, so please comment.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  5th August 2009
Whats wrong with chucking salt on the buggers!.

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  5th August 2009
If you use broken egg shells or oats that's meant to keep slugs and snails off your veggies Hannah x

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  16th July 2009
I love garlic anyway, don't see the problem in stinking out the house with it! DaveM

Report as offensive or innapropriate Comment by Guest  3rd July 2009
My mum passed on that same garlic trick to me, genius



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