Celeriac Not Swelling?
Celeriac is a shallow rooted and thirsty plant, and if it doesn’t get enough water during the growing season, it may not have started swelling at all, or may seem…
Growing Tips and Advice
How to Overwinter Chillies…
If you’ve still got some chillies growing in a greenhouse at the end of autumn then why not give them a prune and bring them indoors to overwinter. You’ll be…
3 Ways to Improve your Soil in Autumn
Whether you are planting up again to keep growing over the colder months, or winding your veg garden down for winter, this time of year is a great opportunity to…
Storing winter squash & pumpkins
If your pumpkins and winter squashes are ripe then you can bring them in to store now – if the skin is well cured then they should last several months….
Do I have to harvest cabbages straight away?
As colder weather approaches, you may find your cabbages nearing maturity (if they haven’t already done so.) You’ll know when your cabbages are ready to harvest because they will have…
5 things to plant now for a longer supply of winter greens
With the right plants, you can quite easily have a supply of healthy homegrown greens that’ll keep you going from November through to March/April. Here are our top suggestions for…
Planting wildflowers into grass? Now is the time…
If you are planning to grow wildflowers in grassy areas, then Autumn is the ideal time to plant wildflower plugs. It gives the plants enough time to establish their root…
Use, Freeze or Dry Shelled Beans…
There are several different options for any cannellini beans, borlotti beans or other beans that you have been growing for shelling. Use them fresh: If you want to cook the…
Make a Mini Polytunnel for Autumn Salads
If you don’t have a greenhouse or polytunnel to use over winter, it is well worth investing a little time into making a mini polytunnel to provide warmth and shelter…
What should you plant now? Here’s our Top 5
We still have a few weeks, and the window for autumn planting usually closes around 20th October, give or take a few days and depending on the weather. If you’re…
Make a Winter Container Garden
For small spaces, or for those who prefer not to trudge down to the allotment in winter, getting a few crops planted up in pots outside the front door is…
Planting & growing broccoli in Autumn
People are often surprised when we explain that they can plant out broccoli in autumn – this article explains how best to grow it and when you can expect to…