Harvesting Onions (and Shallots)
If you have been growing onions or shallots from sets planted in early spring, then you may find that they are ready to harvest around about now, which is great…
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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…
3 Ways to nourish your veg plants
As we move further into summer, it’s a good time to give the soil your veg patch a bit of a boost to help it feed all of your plants….
Are your potatoes ready to harvest?
If you’re growing potatoes at the moment you might well be ready to harvest them. But how do you know? Well, it depends on what type of potatoes you’re growing: Earlies…
Are things finally beginning to grow?
The other week I was writing about how slow things have been to grow in my veg patch, but I am happy to report that I’m starting to see a…
When to harvest peas
If you’re new to growing peas, don’t panic and think that we’ve sent you mangetout by mistake…you have to wait for the pods to swell! As pea pods start to…
Creating a Bee Friendly Plot
One of the things I’ve enjoyed over the past 4 years as I’ve been restoring my veg patch (previously an unloved mass of brambles and knotweed) to its rustic glory…
A Summer Planting Plan
Don’t think that the planting season is over just because it’s midsummer…there are still opportunities to plant more and grow more over the next few weeks. YOUR VEG PATCH If…
A word on spacing
Spacing plants correctly gives them the best opportunity for growth, and understanding a little more about this will really help with getting good results from your veg patch. Each plant…
Harvesting Frills Mustard
Frills Mustard is a great addition to summer salads. If you’re growing it you may find it grows quite quickly and tends to bolt, but you can prolong its life…
Wonky Strawberries
Are you finding some small, misshapen or seedy looking strawberries on your plants? It’s probably due to poor pollination and/or cold weather and frost damage. Nobody expects to have the…
Slow growing – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This year, I planted out earlier than normal, and yet my veggies are really quite far behind. The weather has definitely been unhelpful over the past few weeks. Late April…