Blossom End Rot in Courgettes and Squashes
We suspect a few of our growers out there may struggle with blossom end rot this season due to the dry weather that we’ve had lately. Once the fruit is…
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Thirsty plants to look after this summer
Some plants need more water than others and may need a little extra during this warm weather. Whilst all your veggies will need adequate watering, here are the ones that…
When tomatoes start flowering
Depending on when you planted tomatoes, and whether you’re growing them in a greenhouse or outdoors, you may have flowers and even fruits forming now, or in the next couple…
Fennel bulbs not forming?
If your bulb fennel is looking decidedly un-bulb like, as in the picture here, then we have three suggestions for you to consider: Not enough water Fennel is a thirsty…
Sneaky Blackbirds – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
My squash plants have finally started to perk up after a very slow and yellow start to the season. In the end, I determined they were not getting enough nitrogen…
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…
Recognise & Deal with Potato Blight
What does blight look like on potatoes? Check your potato plants regularly for the following symptoms on the plants. Brown patches appearing on leaves, often starting at the tips (as…
Get the Best from Blueberry Plants
Blueberries really do grow best in pairs, even if they are self-fertile, and you need to give them a little time to get well established. It is well worth the…
Scared of Pruning? Try Growing Gooseberries
Pruning needn’t be a scary thing, but we understand that it can feel like a chore, or can be a bit overwhelming if you’re just starting out with a fruit…
Currants are Great for Growing in Pots
Whether you choose to grow Whitecurrants, Blackcurrants, Pinkcurrants or Redcurrants, they all do extremely well in pots, making them an excellent choice if you’re new to growing fruit. What size…
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…
5 Herbs for a Beautiful Flower Display
Some herb plants are just great for flowery pots or growing in borders. Here’s our pick of the best to grow for their flowers…