
How to grow successful brassicas
Brassicas, like kale, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli, have the ability to frustrate the novice gardener but they are good growers once you get the basics right. Brassicas (veg plants from…
Brassicas, like kale, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli, have the ability to frustrate the novice gardener but they are good growers once you get the basics right. Brassicas (veg plants from…
There are four main types of soil: clay, sandy, loam and silt. Whichever type of soil you have you will be able to successfully grow veg, you just need to handle…
Growing lots of lovely, flavoursome leaves is the starting point for phenomenal summer salads, and picking them regularly while the leaves are young is the second key! But don’t forget…
In just a few weeks we’ll all want to be out there planting like crazy! Now is definitely the time to be spending time getting sorted whenever you have a…
Jerusalem Artichokes are a little underrated we think, and we’d encourage you to give them a go as they are SO easy! Not only will you get a really fabulous…
Growing horseradish from roots/thongs is incredibly easy. We’d recommend growing it in pots as it tends to spread and take over, so it’s easier to keep it contained! Choose something…
They are among the easiest, most reliable crops, and such a pleasure to eat all the lovely leaves with the different flavours. Here are some top tips to make the…
Soft Fruit plants grow surprisingly well in pots and containers. It’s all about size! Here’s our list of the fruits that will do best in pots so that you can…
Choosing the right seed potatoes is a task not to be overlooked…if you prefer eating mashed potatoes and roasties, then you’d be sorely disappointed to dig up small new potatoes…
Getting your soil in tip top condition is probably the best thing you can do for your veg patch. What you’re looking for is a nice, loamy texture that is…
You don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune on compost to get your veg patch on the go or to imrpove your soil quality. There are some sources of free…
Asparagus is an investment in time that will pay you back in bountful crops within 3 years. They are easy to grow, but you do need to do some preparation…