Do I need to protect autumn brassicas?
Brassicas (cabbages, kale, broccoli etc) are well known for being on the receiving end of pest damage, and whilst many pests are less of a problem now, you should still…
Growing Tips and Advice
A few more tips for Borlotti Beans…
Last week we covered drying and storing Borlotti Beans, which prompted a few more queries about how to cook with them and whether you can freeze them fresh. Here’s the…
Protect autumn plants from slugs & snails
The wetter autumn weather is perfect for slugs & snails, and there are plenty of autumn veggies that they are fond of…particularly pak choi! Here are some ways to protect…
Autumn is a good time to nurture the soil
There is arguably nothing more important than looking after your soil when you are growing veg. Good soil will give you healthy plants that are better able to withstand pests…
What to plant next
Don’t miss out on autumn planting. There are just a few weeks left to get those autumn and winter crops in the ground, and it is so worth it for…
Composting Dos and Don’ts
Autumn is a brilliant time of year for topping up the compost pile (or starting a new one!) If you’re unsure what to add and what not to add, then…
Cabbage Aphids
The damper, cooler weather is perfect for cabbage aphids. These little creatures will be seen on kale, cabbages, broccoli and other brassicas. You’ll be able to recognise them from their…
Watch out for these self-seeders
This is the time of year when a lot of herbs and other plants produce their seeds. It can be either very welcome if you are happy to leave your…
Why do my potatoes disintegrate when boiled?
If your homegrown potatoes are turning to mush when you cook them, you may be wondering why. It’s nearly always to do with growing conditions… Why potatoes can absorb too…
Ants in your Plants
We’ve had quite a few queries in the past few days from customers worried about ants in their veg patch. They are definitely very active at the moment, and we’ve…
Damping Off
It is not uncommon, especially back in June when the weather was much cooler, for newly planted veg plants to suffer from something referred to as ‘damping off’ which causes…
How to harvest purple sprouting broccoli
Once the leader spear of broccoli has grown you can harvest it. After that, all the other sprouts will start appearing in quick succession. So, if you’re growing this yummy…