Easy Growers
If you’re short on time, or new to growing, our Easy Growers Veg Patch would be a great starting point, with fuss-free veg that require little care other than watering and weeding….
Growing Tips and Advice
Allium Leaf Miner
Overwintering leeks are susceptible to damage from the Allium Leaf Miner, and with the milder weather this year, they seem a little more active than usual. What are they &…
3 natural predators to control aphids
A great way of keeping aphid numbers down is to encourage natural predators into your plot. These 3 predators naturally feed on aphids: Hoverflies (which are also fantastic pollinators) Lacewings…
Cut Flower Growing Guide
Planting Cut Flower Plugs You can plant our cut flower plug plants anytime from late April to July. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. They will do best in…
Dividing and Forcing Rhubarb
Dividing Rhubarb Which rhubarb plants should I divide? If you’ve been growing rhubarb for several years, then it is beneficial to divide the plants to keep them healthy. Equally, if…
3 Garden projects to start before spring
Winter weekends, when they are not too miserable and wet, are a good time to get some bigger projects out of the way, ready for the season ahead. Here are…
How to make your plot more productive
Here are our suggestions for growing more veggies per square metre, keeping plants healthier and minimising pests and disease.
Should I feed soil for winter plants?
You might see general gardening advice suggesting that there is no need to feed plants in the winter as they are not actively growing. This period of non-growth tends to…
Watch out for slugs & snails at the moment
These guys are doing well at hiding in brassica leaves – the warm, damp weather is just what they enjoy and they seem to be doing more damage than most…
How Long will Cavolo Nero Grow?
The kale pictured here was planted last autumn, in Sept 2020, so it’s just over a year old and still going strong. You can really get a lot from one…
Nurturing & Harvesting Brussels Sprouts
Depending on when you planted your sprouts, and where in the country, you may have a few ready for harvesting around about now. Here are some useful bits of info…
Should I give up on my Purple Sprouting Broccoli?
If you’re growing sprouting broccoli, you may have found it to be a disappointing season! We’ve certainly experienced this, and have heard from local farmers who have found the same…