Still getting mostly male flowers?
These squashes, planted in May, have hardly produced any female flowers yet. This is such a sign of the cool weather that we had in early summer and things not…
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How to feed plants over summer
As we come into the full swing of harvesting season, with tomatoes forming, beans and peas cropping, sweetcorn cobs developing and so on, it’s time to start feeding plants regularly….
Courgettes & Squash – Male Flowers Come First
When Courgette, Squash, Pumpkins and Cucumbers start to flower, they normally produce male only flowers for a week or so… The male flowers, which you will recognise as there is…
A tricky June for tender crops – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Spending a little time in the veg garden yesterday evening, I noticed that my beans, squash, courgettes and cucumbers are still struggling to really get going. Although the temperatures have…
Watering & feeding veg plants over the summer
Your plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that will give your veg…
Will I need to harden off plants?
We’ve been asked this question a few times recently, so thought we’d put together an article. The short answer is no, because we grow our plants in unheated polytunnels, and…
Success with Fruiting Veg
By fruiting veg, we’re including the following plants: Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Chillies & Peppers, Aubergine, Squash, Courgettes, Beans, Peas. Give them plenty of sun and warmth Some of these will do…
5 Ways to Make More Growing Space
There are several different ways of creating more space to grow your own, without adding raised beds, by finding things to use as planters or containers, or bunging a few…
How to Grow Veggies All Year Round
Some of the things we are harvesting right now include brussels sprouts, spring onions, kale, spinach and winter salad leaves. Some of these were planted last summer, others in early…
Late Summer in the Veg Patch
As we move from midsummer to late summer, things happen quickly in the veg garden, and there is plenty of opportunity to plant extras, as well as planting up for…
Tzatziki Two Ways – 2 Recipes
For anyone who loves this yoghurty dip/sauce, it is an excellent way of using a glut of cucumbers…or courgettes. Cucumber & Mint Tzatziki Great with flat bread and bbq veggies,…