Plants that are prone to bolting
Coriander, wild rocket, mizuna and some other leafy plants are quite prone to bolting in warm, dry conditions. Bolting basically means that rather than producing lots of lovely leaves, they…
Coriander, wild rocket, mizuna and some other leafy plants are quite prone to bolting in warm, dry conditions. Bolting basically means that rather than producing lots of lovely leaves, they…
The other day I harvested the first of my globe artichokes. I planted them last spring, and was quite pleased to see how healthy they are looking. The first one…
If you’re finding that your newly planted veg is looking a little weary, then don’t despair. We’ve had a funny old May, with a lot of cold winds, chilly nights…
Towards the mid/end of May, we receive a high number of enquiries from hopeful customers who are keen to grow but worried that they have left it too late to…
We’ve had a bit of a chilly spell here in Cornwall, with strong winds too (the squash plant pictured here was the victim of a late frost!). It’s not ideal…
Last week I planted out my pea and mangetout plants. They have a nice raised bed (no dig) with a good layer of fresh compost, and they’re climbing up some…
Each month we take a little look at a common garden pest. This month, we’re talking about Carrot Fly. Carrot Fly has an annoying habit of ruining the roots, so…
After planting your veg out in the spring, you will soon be able to see if your soil is nice and nutritious as the leaves of your plants will stay…
Veg beds tend to be lovely and weed free for about a week after planting, but then the weeds sneak in and one thing leads to another…before you know it…
Last weekend, I held the first of my new “grow your own” workshops from my veg plot here in Cornwall. I had 5 guests, all with fairly small gardens, and…
Planting time is here! May is arguably the best month in the veg patch. All the herbs have sprung back into life, with rosemary and chive flowers adding a punch…
If you’re planning to be away for a few weeks in the summer (lucky you!), here are some quick growing crops that you can enjoy before you go! Chard &…