July in the Veg Patch
This month in the kitchen garden tends to be a busy one, whether you’re tending to a well established plot or nurturing newly planted veg crops… You may have plenty…
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Using grass clippings to mulch – Diary of a Seasoned Grower
I’ve been away for the last ten days, and I feel as if I have abandoned my veg garden, although I did put in a number of measures to hopefully…
Not all veg gardens grow at the same rate
Something that you will find as a gardener, is that other people’s plots have a very different level of maturity depending on their own unique microclimate. It helps to be…
When should I hand-pollinate plants?
As a general rule, you shouldn’t need to hand pollinate plants, but it can help with a few varieties, and can be beneficial for some plants that are grown in…
Keep moisture levels consistent for best results
Irregular watering, i.e letting the soil in your veg garden go from very very dry to suddenly well watered, causes several issues that can be easily avoided if you aim…
Recognise & prevent flea beetle damage
These tiny bugs are active all summer, particularly during dry weather. You’ll recognise damage by the tiny holes in leaves, particularly in mizuna, wild rocket and other flavoursome salad leaves!…
5 Kitchen Garden Ideas for Midsummer Planting
We’ve got several vegetable planting suggestions for you to try between mid June and mid-to-late July. You might be squeezing in a few extra quick growing plants to make the…
Slow Growing – Notes from a Seasoned Grower
Well, here’s my verdict on the growing season so far, on June 12th 2025. It’s a slow one! My potato plants have been doing well, and spinach, chard, beetroot and…
Watch out for caterpillars
Even if you are growing your brassicas under netting, it’s worth doing a check for caterpillars as we move through summer. Be sure to look at all your brassica plants –…
When to Harvest Potatoes
If you are growing potatoes, they should be a fairly good size by early summer, and hopefully are looking healthy and green, with perhaps one or two flowers showing already….
3 top tips for growing mint
If your mint plants have grown to the sides of your pot, leaving a bare patch in the centre, or if it’s almost flowering and you’re wondering whether to cut…
Can I harvest strawberries in the first year?
Yes! We often receive queries from customers asking whether or not it is okay to harvest strawberries from first year plants, but you absolutely can. If you planted earlier in…