Can you grow veg without watering? Notes from a Seasoned Grower
Over the past few years, I have changed the way I water my vegetable plants. Whereas before, I used to water almost religiously every two or three days, right through…
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Watch out for rodent damage
Check over your developing winter squashes and pumpkins this weekend – you may find some teeth marks and nibbles in the skin, as pictured above. If so, there’s a good…
What to do after a caterpillar disaster
We say so often to check your brassicas for eggs to prevent a caterpillar disaster, but what about after your plants are covered in the little guys? Is it game…
BBQ Vegetable Ideas
Here’s a quick round up of how we like to cook various different veggies on the BBQ. Add some grilled halloumi, a drizzle of pistou or some tomato salsa and…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – Slow Growing Tomatoes
Hi, Tiny Gardener here… I have been growing tomatoes in my raised bed and the first fruits began to appear in July. The plant has since produced a few trusses…
A Cornish Version of French Pistou
For anyone growing their own basil, this is an absolute winner. It’s quicker to make than pesto, but with the same full flavour and using fewer ingredients too. It is…
What do do with a glut of beans
If you’re harvesting what seems like 2045kg of beans every day, then here are a few ideas to help you use/store them.
What to plant next – late summer to early autumn
To keep your veg garden productive right through autumn and winter, it’s well worth planting up a few extras while you can. With just a week or so to go…
How long does a rosemary plant last? Notes from a Seasoned Grower
My rosemary plant is finally reaching the end of its days. A good metre and a half tall and wide, it has been a focal point in my veg garden…
5 Fungal diseases to watch out for this month
The turning season over the next few weeks, as we move through August (and on into September), can often bring with it the perfect conditions for various fungal diseases to…
August in the Veg Patch
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…
Last Chance Plants (until Thurs 31st July only)
It is late in the season now, but if you have a decent greenhouse or polytunnel, you could plant some of these up for a late crop – our aubergine…