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The sudden damp and mild temperature that we’ve had in the last few days in Cornwall is perfect for the development of fungal leaf spot like the ones pictured here….

We had some strong easterly winds last week, heavy rainfall, and there’s a cold spell forecast in the next few days. It’s still very early in the season to be…

Well, my poor beans and squashes have had quite a time of it over the past few days. They arrived on Friday last week, and I planted them out on…

I’m eagerly awaiting my plant delivery, so I haven’t really got much for my diary entry this week. I was turning my thoughts to what to blog about and pondered…

You’ll see in the growing guide that accompanies your plants that we have included some recommended planting distances. Try to stick to these as much as possible. Leaving the right amount…

It’s been incredibly dry here since lockdown started over a month ago, and I’m already seeing cracks in the surface of the soil. I’m not quite sure when my plants…

All types of peas (garden, sugarsnap and mangetout) need something to scramble up. Making a support is very simple – here are two ways…

Whether you’re planting some new seedlings, or tending to established plants, here are a few top tips for healthy mint. Best grown in pots – mint rapidly spreads its roots…

You may have experienced this already, and if you have don’t worry, we understand your frustration… cats rather like empty veg beds that have been recently dug over – they…

Over the past few years I have tried various different types of netting to protect my crops. Some are definitely better than others, not just at keeping pests out, but…