3 tips for dealing with aphids
Aphids (greenfly, blackfly, whitefly etc) can be a real pain in the veg patch. They’re not particularly fussy and will happily make themselves at home on many of your veg…
Growing Tips and Advice
Tending to Tomatoes in the summer
As we come into the height of summer here are a few tips for getting the best out of your tomatoes. Apply a liquid feed fortnightly once fruits start to…
A generous mulch means less watering
If you’re growing your vegetable plants in the ground or in raised beds, then mulching is an excellent way to reduce the amount of watering you need to do. This…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Potatoes – harvesting, storing & following on
Here’s a useful guide for anyone who is growing potatoes this season. We cover when to harvest, how to store them, any potential problems as well as which crops to…
5 Kitchen Garden Ideas for Midsummer Planting
We’ve got several vegetable planting suggestions for you to try between mid June and mid-to-late July. You might be squeezing in a few extra quick growing plants to make the…