Wild Rocket should take off now
Overwintered Wild Rocket, planted back in September or October should start to take off now as longer daylight hours and (hopefully) warmer temperatures arrive. Wild Rocket tends not to do…
Growing Tips and Advice
Pak Choi Flowering?
Autumn planted pak choi may well be in full bloom now. It adds a wonderful splash of yellow during these slightly colourless months, so is well worth allowing it to…
Top Tips for Root Veggies
Carrots, beetroot, parsnips, celeriac, swede and turnips will all benefit from much the same growing conditions. We take a quick look and give some specific top tips for particular crops…
Growing a wildflower meadow in grass
One of the tricky things with starting a wildflower meadow is getting the seedlings to grow ahead of the grass. Using wildflower plug plants makes this a little easier than sowing…
When & how to prune raspberries
Most gardeners will prune autumn fruiting raspberries in February. This article explains how, and also takes a look at summer fruiting raspberries and their pruning schedule as there is a quick…
A plant that can help beat weeds… like bindweed?
This sounds too good to be true, but we are growing Tagete Minuta this year, a plant that can be used to help clear ground of invasive weeds like bindweed…
Easy Growers
If you’re short on time, or new to growing, our Easy Growers Veg Patch would be a great starting point, with fuss-free veg that require little care other than watering and weeding….
Allium Leaf Miner
Overwintering leeks are susceptible to damage from the Allium Leaf Miner, and with the milder weather this year, they seem a little more active than usual. What are they &…
3 natural predators to control aphids
A great way of keeping aphid numbers down is to encourage natural predators into your plot. These 3 predators naturally feed on aphids: Hoverflies (which are also fantastic pollinators) Lacewings…
Cut Flower Growing Guide
Planting Cut Flower Plugs You can plant our cut flower plug plants anytime from late April to July. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. They will do best in…
Dividing and Forcing Rhubarb
Dividing Rhubarb Which rhubarb plants should I divide? If you’ve been growing rhubarb for several years, then it is beneficial to divide the plants to keep them healthy. Equally, if…
3 Garden projects to start before spring
Winter weekends, when they are not too miserable and wet, are a good time to get some bigger projects out of the way, ready for the season ahead. Here are…