I seem to have accidentally started a tradition of sowing my chilli, pepper and luffa seeds on my birthday in mid January! At that time of year all gardeners are itching for the growing season to get started, so I scratch that itch by sowing the crops that need a longer growing season and plant them into pots on my bedroom windowsill until it’s warm enough for them to go into the greenhouse.”
Kelly is also a user of coir products, describing how and why she uses them in her gardening.
“I certainly have used coir products and I was really impressed! Aside from the fact it’s sustainable, plastic free and peat free, I found seedlings were quicker to germinate in the fluffy light medium. I especially like the coir pots for plants such as squash, who don’t really appreciate root disturbance when being planted out.”
And finally, Kelly has some tips and tricks she’d like to share with new gardeners, or perhaps those who’d like to learn a little bit more.
“Don’t be afraid to try, or be afraid to ask! We were all new to gardening once and all of us are still learning in one way or another. The gardening community is so helpful and there’s always someone who’s happy to share some advice or tips. Things will go wrong but when things go right, the failures just fade away.”
If you’d like to follow Kelly’s gardening journey, be sure to check out her Instagram @garden_days_girl . And if you have a gardening story or journey which you would like to share, be sure to email us at hello@coirproducts.co.uk .