Growing Squash & Pumpkins in Small Spaces
Here are a few ideas for those of you who don’t have space for pumpkins and squash to sprawl all over the ground… Let them climb: The trailing varieties of…
Growing Tips and Advice
Planting early? Protect from cold wind & late frost
Some plants are more tender than others, and if you are planting the more vulnerable crops then please make sure you protect them well to avoid losing them to cold…
Should I grow autumn or summer raspberries?
The main difference, as you can probably guess, is that summer raspberries produce fruit in the summer, and autumn raspberries produce fruit from late summer through autumn. There are some other…
Do I still need to chit seed potatoes before planting?
If you’ve only just placed an order for seed potatoes, or if it’s still on your to-do list, then don’t panic. There’s still time. As the soil temperatures start rising…
3 Beans for Drying & Storing
One way to enjoy your homegrown veggies for longer is to store them. Some of our bean varieties are particularly good for drying, and once dry they will store for…
5 Must-Grows for Salad Lovers
There are so many plants worth growing if you’re someone who loves summer salads… and they are much more exciting than just lettuce! Here are some of our top picks…
Keeping rabbits off your crops
If you have a problem with rabbits in the veg plot, then you may be relieved to read that you don’t need to bury a deep rabbit-proof fence into the…
Waiting for Plants?
Here’s the lowdown on what to expect if you have already ordered plants with us for this season… What will the plants look like when they arrive? Most plants will…
Early Spring in the Veg Patch
Mid March always gets us excited for spring, and we know you’ll all be wanting to get going in the garden as soon as you can. Here’s a quick guide…
Wild Rocket should take off now
Overwintered Wild Rocket, planted back in September or October should start to take off now as longer daylight hours and (hopefully) warmer temperatures arrive. Wild Rocket tends not to do…
Pak Choi Flowering?
Autumn planted pak choi may well be in full bloom now. It adds a wonderful splash of yellow during these slightly colourless months, so is well worth allowing it to…
Top Tips for Root Veggies
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…