Why you should use a mulch
We think that most avid gardeners would agree with us on this one important point – using a mulch is SO good for your plants and one of the best…
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Feed your plants
With the hot, dry weather that we’ve had you may find some of your plants need an extra boost. It’s quite easy to make a quick home brew that will…
Mole tunnels in my beds!
Over the winter I saw a few mole hills popping up in the veg patch. I did a little research back then anyway, but it turned out not to be…
My carrots have split their sides. Why?
Sometimes when you harvest your carrots, you may find that they have cracked up. Not in a “that was hilarious” kind of way, but in a “we got a bit…
July in the Veg Patch
July is a brilliantly busy month in the veg patch…lots to harvest, lots to do and lots to plant! It’s also a great month for spending time in the veg…
Lots of male flowers on your squashes?
Are you finding that your squashes and courgettes are producing plenty of male flowers, but no females? Don’t worry…the female flowers usually appear a couple of weeks later. This is…
How I squeezed an extra 70 plants into my plot!
I’m feeling quite proud of myself this week because I’ve managed to really make the most of my veg patch. I’ve been intercropping. Or something like that. I don’t really…
Blossom end rot in courgettes and squashes
We suspect a few of our growers out there may struggle with blossom end rot this season due to the dry weather that we’ve had lately. Once the fruit is…
Possible problems with potatoes
Last week we mentioned blight in potatoes, but this week we thought we’d talk about a few other common potato problems and pests that you may experience here in the…
A no-dig squash shortcut that backfired…
One way to clear weeds using no-dig methods is to lay down black polythene over a thick layer of mulch and then grow squashes/pumpkins through it. This seemed like a…
Start a Strawberry Patch this Summer
Growing bucket loads of strawberries in the veg patch has got to be one of the most enjoyable things in the world! Whether it’s in containers, grow bags or a…
Watch out for blight
What does blight look like? Check your potato plants regularly for brown patches on the leaves. This is the first sign that they have blight. If it’s more advanced, you may…