The Next 10 Weeks – A Planting Guide for Aug-Oct
For those that would like to keep growing, there are just a few weeks to get plants in the ground. You can either grow a few things to keep you…
For those that would like to keep growing, there are just a few weeks to get plants in the ground. You can either grow a few things to keep you…
This is one of the more common queries that we receive at this time of year… if your sweetcorn looks a little ‘bobbly’ with missing kernels when you peel back…
We thought we’d talk a bit about freezing veggies now that we’re into mid-August and beans are in full swing. It can be a great way to store some crops…
Depending on when you planted your cabbages, the hearts may not have formed yet. After planting out, there will be about 4-6 weeks of the plant putting out new loose…
I’m sure my tomatoes would normally be ripening by now. I planted them in mid-May, some in the greenhouse and some outdoors, and all the plants are bearing lovely green…
At the height of the summer (even if it feels like autumn) there is a steady stream of pests and diseases to contend with. This article looks at some that…
If you’re growing your own sweetcorn to harvest corn-on-the-cobs, the key is to knowing exactly when to pick them for the sweetest, juiciest flavour. The advice for harvesting full sized,…
Maincrop potatoes can normally be harvested between late August and mid October. Our guide below explains how to recognise that they are ready for harvesting, as well as delving into…
I’ve been growing padron peppers religiously since I first took on my veg patch seven years ago. My love for this variety grew when I lived in Spain, near San…
For climbing beans, you can hurry things along by pinching out the growing tips. This works quite well if you’ve planted a little later in the season, and you could…
August is such a great month for harvesting, and usually the most productive month in the vegetable garden. There’s still a little time to get a few extra vegetable plants…
Once you’ve got a few trusses of green tomatoes on your plants, it’s a good idea to strip off some of the excess foliage. This will help the plants to…