Is it safe to plant out seed potatoes yet?
It’s difficult to know whether we are coming or going with the weather at the moment. Here in Cornwall, the incessant rain seems to have come to an end, but…
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Things are finally growing…
What a difference just a couple of days of sunshine can make to how things grow in the polytunnels. Our plants are starting to come along nicely now, and we’ve…
What is leek rust?
Take a look at the leeks in your veg patch. Do any of them have brownish orange streaks or spots on the leaves? If so, they may have rust. Leek…
How much space do I need for growing wildflowers?
You can fill a small space or a large space with wildflowers quite easily using plug plants. This article looks at a few different ideas and tactics for getting your…
Why Growing Herbs on a Slope is a Great Idea
A south-facing slope or bank makes an excellent site for a herb patch. The plants will get good exposure to sun, and the soil will drain well which is perfect…
3 helpful veg patch recommendations – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
My veg patch renewal mission started in earnest over the Easter bank holiday weekend. I found three volunteers to help me on this mega-mission, and will be reporting in on…
Is it too wet to plant strawberries?
If you receive your strawberry plants in the next few weeks, it is a good idea not to plant them in waterlogged soil as they do not fare well. You…
Volunteer Potatoes Popping Up in Your Plot?
If you grew potatoes last year, you may be surprised to see some potato plants appearing in your plot. Known as volunteers, these plants grow from tubers left in the…
April in the Veg Patch
Hopefully, memories of heavy rain, hail and strong winds will soon fade into the past. There is plenty to do in the veg patch this month, planting seed potatoes and…
8 Ways to Improve Soil Health this Growing Season
This is a guest post from our friends at Natural Grower, a wonderful company that offers award-winning, approved organic and peat-free compost that will give your soil and your plants some…
A Note About Spring (So Far…)
It may not feel as if we are heading into planting season at all, even though we are right at the end of March. It has just been so unbelievably…
Waterlogged Soil in Spring?
If your veg garden is somewhat soggy following heavy rains over recent weeks, you may be worrying about planting, especially if you have onion sets or seed potatoes to get…