Is it safe to plant out seed potatoes yet?
It’s difficult to know whether we are coming or going with the weather at the moment. Here in Cornwall, the incessant rain seems to have come to an end, but…
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Things are finally growing…
What a difference just a couple of days of sunshine can make to how things grow in the polytunnels. Our plants are starting to come along nicely now, and we’ve…
How much space do I need for growing wildflowers?
You can fill a small space or a large space with wildflowers quite easily using plug plants. This article looks at a few different ideas and tactics for getting your…
Why Growing Herbs on a Slope is a Great Idea
A south-facing slope or bank makes an excellent site for a herb patch. The plants will get good exposure to sun, and the soil will drain well which is perfect…
Is it too wet to plant strawberries?
If you receive your strawberry plants in the next few weeks, it is a good idea not to plant them in waterlogged soil as they do not fare well. You…
A Note About Spring (So Far…)
It may not feel as if we are heading into planting season at all, even though we are right at the end of March. It has just been so unbelievably…
Waterlogged Soil in Spring?
If your veg garden is somewhat soggy following heavy rains over recent weeks, you may be worrying about planting, especially if you have onion sets or seed potatoes to get…
3 groups of herbs
It helps to understand the different requirements for some of the different herb types to get the most from them. We’ve divided them into three groups here that will make…
Cool is best for Cabbages and Cauliflowers
One of the classic gardening errors when growing cauliflowers and cabbages lies in letting the soil get too warm for them. They really prefer cooler temperatures, which isn’t normally hard…
Can I Grow Cucumber Outside?
Cucumber will do best under cover, ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel to keep the plants warm right through the summer months. If you don’t have access to a greenhouse/polytunnel, you…
The Next Two Months – mid-March to mid-May
As we approach the spring equinox, Easter and the day when the clocks jump forwards, thoughts start turning to the veg garden and there is an eagerness to get out…
When Should I Plant Out Seed Potatoes?
You might have your seed potatoes chitting in egg cartons on a windowsill at the moment (and if you don’t, that’s okay, there is still time and you can order…