We’re sowing our seeds!
Well, this week has felt like the start of spring and we’ve got our fingers crossed that the sunny, mild weather is here to stay and that we won’t be…
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In the news: declining insect population
The global insect population is in crisis, as reported in the news this week. In case you missed this, these are the key points: More than 40% of insect species…
Veg to grow this spring, to eat next spring
I have been thoroughly enjoying my late winter/early spring diet of homegrown veggies, so much so that I decided to share with you all my top tips of what to…
3 Great Resources
In addition to our Weekly Veg Out and Blog, we thought it’d be good to share a few other excellent online resources for eager veg growers! These are our 3…
Does companion planting work?
Some people remain sceptical of using companion plants as a natural way to keep pests under control. In fairness, there’s not a lot of proven science to back it up….
Pest of the Month – Aphids
It can be hard to imagine the veg patch crawling with aphids at this time of year, as the veg beds are fairly empty and most of the veggies that…
Choose your potatoes…
Choosing the right seed potatoes is a task not to be overlooked…if you prefer eating mashed potatoes and roasties, then you’d be sorely disappointed to dig up small new potatoes…
Building a Bamboo Fence
So, after my post the other week looking at various cheap/free fence ideas, I decided to go for the bamboo option in order to separate my hens from the veg…
Growing on a Slope
I’ve been growing in my veg patch for around 4 years now, and in many respects am very lucky that it is on a south facing slope. It certainly gets…
Successful Growing starts with Good Soil
Getting your soil in tip top condition is probably the best thing you can do for your veg patch. What you’re looking for is a nice, loamy texture that is…
February in the Veg Patch
It looks like February will be off to a chilly, snowy start, which means that you can do a bit of relaxing inside with a cup of hot chocolate, but…
4 sources of free organic matter
You don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune on compost to get your veg patch on the go or to imrpove your soil quality. There are some sources of free…