How to prevent veg from splitting
Some vegetable plants are prone to splitting – particularly root veg like carrots and beetroot, as well as fruits like tomatoes and some brassicas, including cauliflower and cabbage. The main…
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Thirsty plants to look after this summer
Some plants need more water than others and may need a little extra during this warm weather. Whilst all your veggies will need adequate watering, here are the ones that…
When tomatoes start flowering
Depending on when you planted tomatoes, and whether you’re growing them in a greenhouse or outdoors, you may have flowers and even fruits forming now, or in the next couple…
Fennel bulbs not forming?
If your bulb fennel is looking decidedly un-bulb like, as in the picture here, then we have three suggestions for you to consider: Not enough water Fennel is a thirsty…
Arguably the BEST Veggie Burger Ever…
If you’re looking for a veggie burger that tastes seriously good AND holds together on a BBQ, without falling apart, then please look no further. This one is an absolute…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – Potato Problems and Planting Plugs
Hi, Tiny Gardener here…. If you’ve been following me over the past couple of months you will know that I lost quite a few plants to slugs. More recently, my…
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…
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!…