Can I grow courgettes & squash in pots?
In short, yes you can grow courgettes and winter squash in pots and containers, and here are a few tips: Choose big pots – these are thirsty plants and they…
Growing
5 of the more unusual veg plants to grow
If you fancy growing something a little different this year, then here are a few ideas to inspire you.
Can I grow potatoes in containers?
Yes! Absolutely. If you have a couple of big, deep pots or old buckets/trugs, then you’ll be able to plant a few seed potatoes and dig up a lovely harvest…
Our Top Veg Dishes for the Best Winter Roasts
As we dip further and further into the season of comfort food, here are some of our most popular veggie recipes. They are perfect for winter roasts, and make a…
A Delicious Weekend Brunch (or supper!)
Here’s a simple winter warmer for a weekend brunch… kale and potato hash with fried onions, smoked paprika and a poached egg, or two! Ingredients (per person) 2 large handfuls…
Get the most from your Autumn Salads
With the mild autumn we’ve been having, autumn planted salad leaves will probably have grown fairly quickly, so we are off to a good start. Here are a couple of…
Squash, Kale & Mushroom Lasagne
This is one to enjoy over the next few weeks, when there are so many winter squashes coming out of the veg patch and plenty of kale to harvest. Ingredients…
Dealing with Slugs & Snails
Cooler weather, wetter soil and damp in the air – autumn tends to be very slug-friendly which is bad news for the veg patch. Here are some ways to protect…
Growing Brassicas in the Shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I don’t think I’ve ever had such a successful looking bunch of brassicas in my veg patch. It’s very exciting to see (I hope these are not famous last…
Prepare for a courgette glut – recipe ideas
One of the highlights (?!) of August is the inevitable courgette glut that vegetable growers experience. Once they start cropping, they don’t seem to stop! If this sounds familiar, here…
How to plant a mini wildflower meadow
Summer is a great time to plant up some wildflowers to give the bees some extra pollen… Here’s how we’d suggest planting up a mini wildflower meadow. Choosing a plot…
Dealing with Aphids
As we move further into summer many gardeners start to get frustrated by the appearance of aphids. Aphids include greenfly, blackfly, whitefly etc and they can be a real pain…