Posts by Mark

From $600 Power Bills to Self-Sufficient Power — My Mega Solar & Battery System
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From $600 Power Bills to Self-Sufficient Power — My Mega Solar & Battery System

I installed a 62-panel solar system with a 50kWh battery to cut $600 monthly electricity bills. Here...

How to Grow Watermelon
Farming
How to Grow Watermelon

Being 92% water, there’s no prizes for guessing how watermelon got its name! It will also come as ...

How to Grow Zucchini
Farming
How to Grow Zucchini

First grown in Italy, zucca is the Italian word for squash which lead to the name zucchini. Some of ...

How to Grow Tomatoes
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How to Grow Tomatoes

You can’t go past the humble tomato as a beginner’s favourite when it comes to gardening. These ...

How to Grow Sweet Corn
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How to Grow Sweet Corn

Who doesn’t love a cob of fresh sweetcorn? It’s a staple on many family tables and with a high f...

How to Grow Spring Onions
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How to Grow Spring Onions

Spring onions, scallions, bunching onions, Welsh onions, or green onions – no matter what you call...

How to Grow Sweet Potato
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How to Grow Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are in fact not a potato at all! Our American friends call them yams but they are a m...

How to Grow Rosella
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How to Grow Rosella

Also known as roselle or Jamaican sorrel, Rosella originates in Africa and is a member of the hibisc...

How to Grow Radishes
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How to Grow Radishes

Radishes might not be top of your list of vegetables to grow but there’s a few reasons you might w...