
Protecting New Seedlings from Cold/Wind
We have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so here’s some advice for keeping them protected…
We have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so here’s some advice for keeping them protected…
Pea plants are reasonably tough, and they’re growing fast in our polytunnels now so we are going to be shipping some of the earlier batches in the next couple of…
For those of you who have been growing winter crops, you may find that you’re more or less done with harvesting as broccoli plants go over, winter salads start to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…