When Will Broccoli Plants Start Sprouting?
If you planted purple sprouting broccoli in late summer/early autumn, then the plants should be a fairly good size by now, perhaps reaching a couple of foot tall. It’s not…
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February in the Veg Patch
It’s often a quiet month in the veg patch this month, but if you’re growing a few crops then you should find that you can harvest several things in the…
Harvest Remaining Brussels Sprouts
If your brussels sprout plants have reached maturity, you may find that even the upper leaves and top cabbage-like leaves are beginning to turn yellow and drop now, perhaps with…
Some Top Tips if you’re growing Winter Brassicas
For those that have some kale, broccoli, cabbage or any other brassica plant growing in the veg garden, you might find these top tips quite useful as we hit late…
Which Seed Potatoes Should I Choose? What is a First Early?
For anyone who is a little confused by the different seed potato classifications, here’s an explanation to help clear things up along with some ideas to help you choose what…
Quick n’ Easy Parsnip & Potato Rosti
Perfect with a poached egg for a midweek lunch or a weekend brunch. This is very easy, no-faff, and a great way to use up wonky parsnips! You’ll need a…
Top Tips for Laying Out a Container Garden
It’s very rewarding to transform a small space into an abundant veg garden – you can grow a good amount in just a few pots, and by using a range…
The Next Few Weeks – Mid Jan to Late Feb in the Veg Patch
Late winter tends to be a real mixture of weather across the UK, which makes it difficult to generalise when it comes to getting things done in the vegetable garden…
What’s up with my leeks?
Leeks are not always in tip-top condition when it comes to pulling them up. Here are a few possible scenarios that you may encounter…
Roots not quite as expected?
If you are growing parsnip, carrots or beetroots, or other root veggies, and have been disappointed when you pulled them up this winter, then read this. Here are some of…
How it Started – Mike’s Story
Twenty years ago, back in 2005, the seed of an idea was sown. Mike Kitchen had been sowing vegetable seeds in trays with his two small children and was pondering…
Growing in small spaces
Whether you’re on the waiting list for an allotment and want to get growing in a few pots while you wait, or just want to make the most of your…