When Will Broccoli Plants Start Sprouting?
If you planted purple sprouting broccoli in late summer/early autumn, then the plants should be a fairly good size by now, perhaps reaching a couple of foot tall. It’s not…
Growing Tips and Advice
February in the Veg Patch
It’s often a quiet month in the veg patch this month, but if you’re growing a few crops then you should find that you can harvest several things in the…
Harvest Remaining Brussels Sprouts
If your brussels sprout plants have reached maturity, you may find that even the upper leaves and top cabbage-like leaves are beginning to turn yellow and drop now, perhaps with…
Some Top Tips if you’re growing Winter Brassicas
For those that have some kale, broccoli, cabbage or any other brassica plant growing in the veg garden, you might find these top tips quite useful as we hit late…
Which Seed Potatoes Should I Choose? What is a First Early?
For anyone who is a little confused by the different seed potato classifications, here’s an explanation to help clear things up along with some ideas to help you choose what…
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…
The Next Few Weeks – Mid Jan to Late Feb in the Veg Patch
Late winter tends to be a real mixture of weather across the UK, which makes it difficult to generalise when it comes to getting things done in the vegetable garden…
What’s up with my leeks?
Leeks are not always in tip-top condition when it comes to pulling them up. Here are a few possible scenarios that you may encounter…
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…
Best veg plants for novices
If you’re relatively new to growing your own, or if you are a bit strapped for time, then have a look at our list of easy, low-maintenance plants.
Tips & Projects for the Winter Veg Garden
Here are a few helpful ideas that you may want to consider if you’re growing your own this winter, or if you want to get on top of things a…