Top tips for strawberries
It’s strawberry time! Strawberries start to fruit after they have flowered and been pollinated which is round about now, at the end of May and on into June. Whether you’re growing…
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3 Signs of Plant Stress
There are a number of things that can cause a plant to get stressed – unfavourable weather conditions, inadequate water & nutrients, pest damage, diseases, lack of sunlight and so…
Get the hoe out to keep on top of weeds…
If you want to keep on top of weeds in your veg patch, then we highly recommend getting a hoe! It is the easiest way to keep on top of…
Success with Brassicas
Once you get the hang of brassicas, they are actually very easy to grow, and by planting them in spring and again in late summer, you can really extend your…
The Rocket Guide to Weeding
With so many of you receiving your veg plants from us over the next few weeks, with a long (hopefully) growing season ahead, we have put together a useful guide…
How to Grow Big Plants in a Small Plot
If you want to grow taller plants, like tomatoes, climbing beans and peas, or even climbing squashes, and you only have a small plot, then there are two simple ways…
A quick guide to planting & growing potatoes
Seed potatoes are one of the earliest things to go in the ground in spring, and make a lovely excuse to get out in the garden around Easter time as…
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…
Choosing Courgette & Squash Varieties to Grow
We have a great range of different varieties when it comes to growing squash and courgettes, and of course it can be tempting to grow them all. One option, if…
Top Tips for Laying Out a Container Garden
It’s very rewarding to transform a small space into an abundant veg garden – you can grow a good amount in just a few pots, and by using a range…
Roots not quite as expected?
If you are growing parsnip, carrots or beetroots, or other root veggies, and have been disappointed when you pulled them up this winter, then read this. Here are some of…
Creating a New Veg Plot
If you are planning to start a veg patch in your garden then you may find a few of these pointers are helpful. We cover a few things, like site…