Seed Potatoes Earlies to Maincrop

Posted on April 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Last years potato crop was so successful that we decided to grow them again this year. Potatoes are a very easy vegetable to grow in containers, which is great if you are new to growing and short on space. There is a wide variety of seed potatoes available, with varieties bred especially to grow in containers to unusual heritage varieties.

The phrases First Earlies, Second Earlies and Maincrop refers to the time the potatoes take to reach maturity. First Earlies  usually take 10 weeks to grow, Second Earlies 13 weeks, and Maincrop up to 20 weeks.

First Earlies which are also called new potatoes, are the most suitable to grow in small containers. A 10l container (about the size of a large black florist bucket) would be suitable for one seed potato but you can grow maincrop potatoes like we do in bigger tubs. If you have a sheltered sunny spot you can plant First Earlies in March but as plant roots can get cold in containers, we wait till the last frost has passed.

This year we will planting Purple Majesty (maincrop), Kerrs Pink (maincrop), Pink Fir Apple (maincrop), King Edward, (main crop), Epicure (first early) and  Kestrel (second Early) which you voted best tasting potato at our  Tasting Event.

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Growing Food Culture

Posted on March 30, 2012 by | 1 Comment


Our next event is Growing Food Culture 3:00  Fri 13th April
The Box FACT Liverpool L1 4DQ

Join tenantspin and The Mediated Garden for lively discussion on the relationship between food, culture and society. Find out how user led innovation is driving the green agenda and sample home cooked food made with produce grown in The Mediated Garden. There is an opportunity to network with local groups and find out more about our Seed Circle.

If you are interested in talking about a green project you are involved in please contact laura.yates@fact.co.uk

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The Mediated Garden at Cracking The Curatorial

Posted on March 30, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Earlier this month The Mediated Garden took a break from sowing and weeding to talk to Open CuRate It about the role audience curation and collaboration play in shaping the project. Discussion ranged from guerrilla gardening and seed swaps to the potential of the user led model to shape curatorial practices.
You can watch the discussion here
You can be part of Open CuRate It here
Jennifer

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Seedy Saturday Seed Swap

Posted on February 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

This month we are excited to announce our first seed swap event. To join in all you have to do is pop down with your spare seeds and exchange them for some different ones.
Seed swaps are free events and are a great opportunity to meet other growers, share local growing knowledge and of course have a good chat. Here at The Mediated Garden, we have been producing our own seeds and will be bringing a selection for exchange. We’ll also be launching our Seed Circle project so if you are interested in growing, seed saving or just want to know more, we would love to meet you.

You can find out more about seed swapping and seed saving here.

Seedy Saturday Seed Swap
Saturday 18th February 1:00-4:00 pm
FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology)
Wood Street Liverpool L1 4BQ


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What’s on in 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Happy New Year to all our followers and supporters. Over the last few months we’ve been busy rifling though the seed catalogues looking for yummy new plants for the garden. To add to our edible flower collection this year we’ll be growing Soko Breadseed Poppies. They are a beautiful white poppy which produce loads of seeds which can be used in baking and because they are non hybrid variety, we will be able to save the seed to swap or sow next year. Speaking of which, we are also planning to hold a seed swap event and start a seed circle, more details to follow. If you are interested knowing more about the seed swap, joining a seed circle or any other aspect of the mediated garden, do get in touch.

Happy Growing!

The Mediated Garden Team

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Seasons Greetings

Posted on December 15, 2011 by | Leave a comment

It’s been a great year at The Mediated Garden and on behalf of all the team I would like to say a big thank you for your support in making it a success. We look forward to growing with you in 2012.

Jennifer
The Mediated Garden Team

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Winter Growing

Posted on November 8, 2011 by | Leave a comment

While most of us are looking forward to curling up next to the fire with a seed catalogue, a few hardy growers are still sowing, tending and harvesting. For the beginner, winter growing can be a daunting thought, if one considered at all, but there is plenty of veg that thrives in cooler weather or even relishes a good chill.
Oriental and mustard greens are quite hardy, Mizuna Tatsoi  & Miike are all tasty though the Miike is too spicy to eat raw. Cabbages and parsnips both come in container varieties and stand well in winter and there are winter varieties of spring onions and lettuce available.
Don’t forget you still have time to plant garlic and onions both which grow well in containers.

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