Gladiolus, obedient plant, sunflowers, a bee on a cucumber flower, a wasp spider and a grasshopper: the flowers and visitors that share our chilli garden.
Simon’s garden · SloveniaChilli Garden
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Simon’s garden · SloveniaHow to Ripen Green Chillies at Home
Ripen green chillies on the plant, in a paper bag, on a sunny windowsill, or by hanging plants upside-down. What works and what to avoid.
Simon’s garden · SloveniaAutumn Chilli Harvest: From Garden to Drying Season
Our late-season chilli harvest is in: a colourful mix of reds, oranges, yellows and chocolate pods. Now it’s drying time for flakes and homemade powder to last through winter.
Simon’s garden · SloveniaAutumn Harvest: A Colourful Chilli & Tomato Bounty from the Garden
Every autumn the chilli garden delivers a generous harvest. The photos below are from our 2020 autumn harvest. After a season of care (and the usual late-summer hopes for more sun), the plants have repaid us with a vivid mix of ripe and near-ripe pods plus a solid tomato crop. The table and bowl are […]
Simon’s garden · SloveniaKeep Calm and Garden with Your Kids
Nothing beats the joy of seeing little hands deep in the soil and those bright eyes full of wonder as the very first green shoots appear. Gardening with children isn’t just a fun weekend activity. It’s one of the most rewarding ways to pass on knowledge, patience, and a love for growing your own food. […]
Simon’s garden · SloveniaMid-March 2026: Hot Pepper Year Update
We’re deep into March 14, 2026, and the Year of the Hot Pepper (thanks to the National Garden Bureau spotlighting Capsicum this year) is firing in full power. In our part of Europe, with chilly winters, variable springs, and that classic last frost risk around mid-April (with averages Apr 11–20), timing is everything for strong […]
Simon’s garden · SloveniaChilli sowing season 2026
The preparation for chilli sowing season 2026 has begun, with careful planning based on past seasons’ performance. Seed selection and organization aim for a balanced variety of heat levels. Emphasizing quality over quantity, the focus is on strong growth through proper timing and conditions for successful germination and harvest.
Simon’s garden · SloveniaHow to Freeze Chillies
As the last warm days of the season fade, it’s harvest time and for chilli growers, that means baskets full of fiery, colorful pods. Red jalapeños, golden habaneros, deep chocolate peppers each one bursting with flavor and heat. But when the plants start to slow and frost creeps closer, every grower faces the same question: […]
Simon’s garden · SloveniaGarden Diary 2025
My month-by-month diary of the 2025 chilli season, from the first seed trays in February to the October harvest and overwintering.
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