Problems and Pests

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…

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…

The photo above shows a fairly advanced case of a cabbage splitting. You may notice it at an earlier stage, when it looks as if one or two of the…

Here are a few common problems that you may encounter when you pull up your carrots this season!

One of the most common pests in the veg patch, aphids suck the sap from stems and, if numbers are too much, can be quite troublesome with your veg plants….

Even if you’re growing tomatoes in a greenhouse or polytunnel you may find them struggling with blight this season. It has been so cool this August, and without the sunshine…

Hidden under the ground, potatoes can sometimes be a bit of a suprise when you harvest them. Here are a few common types of crop damage:

If you are unlucky and have a carpet of ground elder in your veg plot, don’t despair. It will take time, but it is possible to get rid of it,…

Recent damp weather (that we’ve had in Cornwall, at least) provides the ideal conditions for fungal infections to spread. It is worth getting on top of any problems as quickly…

For those who planted in April/May, you may have some plants that have not been thriving, like these peas which have a purple tinge. With warmer weather, things should start…