Problems and Pests

In the early days after your new plants are in the ground, they will be particularly vulnerable to pests. Here some of the most common and a few ways of…

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…

Using companion plants is a good way of bringing a bit of balance into the veg plot and allowing nature to work in your favour. It’s not completely fool proof,…

You may notice holes like this one popping up around your veg plot – there’s been much rodent activity this winter. The furry little things will be searching for food,…

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 &…

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…

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…

If you’re growing spinach or chard at the moment, or any other beet plants, you may notice some chocolate brown/purple spots appearing on their leaves. It also often affects Winter…

As we reach mid-October, the season for Cabbage White butterflies is coming to an end, so the good news is that they shouldn’t be laying many more eggs from now…

It’s always the most common question… how do I get rid of slugs? This article covers a few methods of prevention and some good practices to use now that autumn…