A Note About Spring (So Far…)
It may not feel as if we are heading into planting season at all, even though we are right at the end of March. It has just been so unbelievably…
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Waterlogged Soil in Spring?
If your veg garden is somewhat soggy following heavy rains over recent weeks, you may be worrying about planting, especially if you have onion sets or seed potatoes to get…
3 groups of herbs
It helps to understand the different requirements for some of the different herb types to get the most from them. We’ve divided them into three groups here that will make…
Cool is best for Cabbages and Cauliflowers
One of the classic gardening errors when growing cauliflowers and cabbages lies in letting the soil get too warm for them. They really prefer cooler temperatures, which isn’t normally hard…
Can I Grow Cucumber Outside?
Cucumber will do best under cover, ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel to keep the plants warm right through the summer months. If you don’t have access to a greenhouse/polytunnel, you…
The Next Two Months – mid-March to mid-May
As we approach the spring equinox, Easter and the day when the clocks jump forwards, thoughts start turning to the veg garden and there is an eagerness to get out…
3 Ways to improve your veg growing this year – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This will be my ninth year of growing veggies in my plot, and over these last few years I have come to learn a few things. These would be my…
When Should I Plant Out Seed Potatoes?
You might have your seed potatoes chitting in egg cartons on a windowsill at the moment (and if you don’t, that’s okay, there is still time and you can order…
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Slugs and Snails
This article takes an in depth look at how best to prevent slug and snail damage in your vegetable garden.
Why spacing is important when planting
It is always tempting to try and cram everything in, but there are several reasons why it’s important to give plants the space they need. Each plant needs a certain…
5 Easy Companion Planting Techniques
Anyone can use companion planting to help keep pests at bay. These are five very easy, foolproof ideas that you can follow this year, whether you are completely new to…
Herbs & Veg Plants that produce Edible Flowers
As well as growing specific edible flowers as above, there are also a lot of herb plants and veg plants that produce flowers you can eat. Here are some of…