How to prevent veg from splitting
Some vegetable plants are prone to splitting – particularly root veg like carrots and beetroot, as well as fruits like tomatoes and some brassicas, including cauliflower and cabbage. The main…
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Thirsty plants to look after this summer
Some plants need more water than others and may need a little extra during this warm weather. Whilst all your veggies will need adequate watering, here are the ones that…
When tomatoes start flowering
Depending on when you planted tomatoes, and whether you’re growing them in a greenhouse or outdoors, you may have flowers and even fruits forming now, or in the next couple…
July in the Veg Patch
This month in the kitchen garden tends to be a busy one, whether you’re tending to a well established plot or nurturing newly planted veg crops… You may have plenty…
Not all veg gardens grow at the same rate
Something that you will find as a gardener, is that other people’s plots have a very different level of maturity depending on their own unique microclimate. It helps to be…
When should I hand-pollinate plants?
As a general rule, you shouldn’t need to hand pollinate plants, but it can help with a few varieties, and can be beneficial for some plants that are grown in…
Recognise & prevent flea beetle damage
These tiny bugs are active all summer, particularly during dry weather. You’ll recognise damage by the tiny holes in leaves, particularly in mizuna, wild rocket and other flavoursome salad leaves!…
5 Kitchen Garden Ideas for Midsummer Planting
We’ve got several vegetable planting suggestions for you to try between mid June and mid-to-late July. You might be squeezing in a few extra quick growing plants to make the…
Watch out for caterpillars
Even if you are growing your brassicas under netting, it’s worth doing a check for caterpillars as we move through summer. Be sure to look at all your brassica plants –…
3 top tips for growing mint
If your mint plants have grown to the sides of your pot, leaving a bare patch in the centre, or if it’s almost flowering and you’re wondering whether to cut…
Can I harvest strawberries in the first year?
Yes! We often receive queries from customers asking whether or not it is okay to harvest strawberries from first year plants, but you absolutely can. If you planted earlier in…
Summer Planting: What & When
There are so many great veg plants that you can grow really well by planting over the summer. You’ll need to be quite speedy for some, but others can be…