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I think I am coming into my third year of no-dig gardening this spring. I’m not a hard-core no digger, but I am definitely a convert. Here’s my list of…

If you’ve had problems in the past with getting cabbages to form a heart, then this article will shed a little light on the situation! Pests & Diseases: Like all…

For those of us who don’t have a huge veg plot, knowing how to cram in a few extra crops is a great way of maximising your yield…these are our…

A lot of gardening books encourage the practice of crop rotation. It is simple enough to do, but often an unnecessary job for the home grower. Essentially, it involves planting…

The “planting season” is longer than you think, and it starts a little later than you think too! Here’s our guide of what to plant, and when to plant it….

For the most part, growing peas (any type – sugarsnap/mangetout/garden) is fairly simple, but there are one or two things worth knowing before you plant yours this spring. The right…

For those of you that are relatively new to growing your own, or who are just starting a new plot, knowing a few things about effective watering will really help…

Carrots, beetroot, parsnips, celeriac, swede and turnips will all benefit from much the same growing conditions. We take a quick look and give some specific top tips for particular crops…

Well it’s been pretty rubbish weather and I’ve been ill too, so I’ve been poring over gardening books to keep my green fingers content. One thing that I’ve been interested…

Many books will tell you to test the pH of your soil before you start growing your own veg crops at home. We have a slightly different opinion… look at…

If you’re just starting out with a new plot, or if you’re trying to add some extra growing space this season, then we would highly recommend getting a pumpkin &…