Why I’m planting lots of tagetes this year – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t really know why I haven’t ALWAYS grown tagetes in my veg patch. I did last year, and I decided then that I would plant a few extras this…
I don’t really know why I haven’t ALWAYS grown tagetes in my veg patch. I did last year, and I decided then that I would plant a few extras this…
A common mistake at the start of May is to hurry to plant everything out as soon as possible, but there are many veg plants that just need a little…
Salads and lettuces are a great starting place for novice gardeners, and they are straightforward to grow. Here are a few pointers that will help you to keep plants healthy…
If you’re growing spinach or chard at the moment, or any other beet plants, you may notice some chocolate brown/purple spots appearing on their leaves. It can be more prevalent…
These tiny bugs are already active, and with the dry weather will become more so over the next few days. You’ll recognise damage by the tiny holes in leaves, particularly…
Here’s a quick checklist for you to follow when you plant out this spring. Have a read now to make sure you have all the bits and bobs you will…
If you’re building your own bean support using bamboo, there are 3 standard styles – the A Frame, the Wigwam and the X Frame. Here are the pros and cons…
When it comes to planting peas, mangetout and sugarsnaps, you will need to give them some support to climb. Here are three easy options… Chicken wire & bamboo Make a…
The best month for planting out is almost upon us, and it’s time to get the veg patch well and truly on the go. There’s no major rush – our…
If you are planning to start a veg patch in your garden this spring, then you may find a few of these pointers are helpful. We cover a few things,…
So, this week, I was out in the veg garden, getting things ready for planting, weeding, pottering and actively avoiding the strawberry patch at the bottom of the plot. Why…
1. Give their roots space & depth If you’re growing in the ground, you can do this simply by leaving 40cm between plants. If growing in pots, most advice is…