Cut back coriander, chervil and parsley regularly
These herbs are prone to bolting, so be sure to cut them back regularly to keep them nice and leafy for longer. Bolting is when the plant goes to produce…
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June in the Veg Patch
It’s hard to believe that we’ve spent so much time in May trying to prevent polytunnel covers from flying away or ripping to shreds in the wind! It has been…
Dealing with Slugs & Snails
It’s been wet, and now it is a bit warmer too, and with lots of fresh, new veg plants going in the ground, slugs and snails will be having a…
Success with tomatoes
If you’d like to get a really good crop of juicy tomatoes this season, then have a quick read of our top tips below… Make sure you add plenty of…
Planting ideas for the summer ahead
As well as planting up now, it’s also worth thinking about planting a few extras later on in late June and July – this little guide will give you an…
There’s still time to re-plant…
If you’ve lost a few plants over the past couple of weeks, don’t despair – there is still time to try again. Beans, squashes, cucumbers and peas may well have…
Do I need to harden off plug plants?
A few customers have asked whether or not they would need to harden off their veg plants when they arrive. Normally at this time of year it wouldn’t be necessary,…
How to support peas, sugarsnap & mange tout
When it comes to planting peas, mangetout and sugarsnaps, you will need to give them some support to climb. Here are a couple of easy options… Chicken wire & bamboo…
Top tips for basil
When you get it right, basil is a great grower and will keep going for a while. It’s easy to get it wrong though, so here are some pointers to…
5 Plants to Grow if You Love Salad
If you’re a salad lover, you’ve probably already found all our lettuces and leaves, but don’t forget to treat yourself to some tasty herbs too – and some edible flowers…
Windproof Bean Supports – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m giving it one more week before I plant out… I’m not going to be tempted to plant earlier, I still think it’s a bit too chilly for beans and…
Plant Sweetcorn in Grids, Not Rows
Understanding how sweetcorn grows will help to get good results from your plants. Sweetcorn is part of the grass family, and rather than relying on insects for pollination, it relies…