Is it time to re-pot your mint?
If your mint plant has grown out to the sides of the pot, like this one, you may want to divide it and re-pot to grow several healthier looking plants….
Growing Tips and Advice
Plants should start to bounce back now…
For those who planted in April/May, you may have some plants that have not been thriving, like these peas which have a purple tinge. With warmer weather, things should start…
Cut back coriander, chervil and parsley regularly
These herbs are prone to bolting, so be sure to cut them back regularly to keep them nice and leafy for longer. Bolting is when the plant goes to produce…
Planting ideas for the summer ahead
As well as planting up now, it’s also worth thinking about planting a few extras later on in late June and July – this little guide will give you an…
There’s still time to re-plant…
If you’ve lost a few plants over the past couple of weeks, don’t despair – there is still time to try again. Beans, squashes, cucumbers and peas may well have…
Do I need to harden off plug plants?
A few customers have asked whether or not they would need to harden off their veg plants when they arrive. Normally at this time of year it wouldn’t be necessary,…
Plant Sweetcorn in Grids, Not Rows
Understanding how sweetcorn grows will help to get good results from your plants. Sweetcorn is part of the grass family, and rather than relying on insects for pollination, it relies…
Plants not doing too well?
It has been exceptionally cold for this time of year, and you may find that several plants struggle planted out – particularly beans, squashes, peas, courgettes, sweetcorn, tomatoes. Here’s how…
How to prevent bolting
Some plants are more prone to bolting (producing flowers/seeds early) than others. These include wild rocket, mizuna, frills mustard, as well as other salad leaves. It is wise to plant…
What to do with plants that arrive in bio-pots
Some of our plants will arrive in biodegradable fibre pots – herbs, fruit plants, parsnips and carrots. Here’s what to do: Parsnips and Carrots – once you have thinned them…
What to do if it’s chilly!
We’ve just begun despatching plants for spring. It’s early in the season still, and all our plants have been enjoying the warmth and shelter of the polytunnels here on the…
Veg Plant Collections – Spacing
If you are considering one or two of our Veg Plant Collections to get your kitchen garden on the go this year, then this article will help to explain how…