Success with growing your own carrots
If you fall into the group of gardeners who have joyfully planted their carrot seedlings one day only to find that they have mysteriously vanished the next morning, then these…
Growing Tips and Advice
Which squash have the best flavour?
We have a wonderful range of pumpkin and squash varieties, of all different shapes, colours and sizes. We know it can be difficult to choose sometimes, so here are our…
Which brassica is easiest to grow? Kale…
You’ll find that growing kale (any of the varieties) is incredibly easy as you needn’t worry so much about pests like cabbage white caterpillars. In fact, pigeons will probably be…
When is the best time to plant veg plug plants?
We’ve already started sowing seeds for spring and it won’t be long until we have hundreds of plug plants ready to send. But the planting season is longer than you’d…
Plan your growing for the season ahead
As spring approaches it’s time to think about your planting plan for the season ahead. Here’s a quick guide to get you started. MID FEB – MID APRIL Try and…
Good soil is the secret to success
To make the most of the season, it really pays to start with good quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. The soil is a plant’s source…
Knowledge is power
Here’s an interesting slug statistic…a slug can travel up to 12 metres per night. So if you’re collecting up slugs at dusk (always a good strategy) then make sure you…
How to force rhubarb
Forcing rhubarb is one of the first jobs to do in the veg patch at the beginning of the year. As soon as you see that first sign of life…
Warm your beds
It’s such a good idea to start warming the soil in any veg beds at this time of year. It’s so easy to do and the added warmth will help…
Using companion plants
With the return of our Companion Plant Pack we’re going to explain a bit more about how you can use companion plants to keep pests away from your vegetable crops… Growing…
Growing potatoes for the first time?
Seed potatoes are traditionally planted on Good Friday, but you actually have a much bigger planting window than that! Seed potatoes can be planted anytime from March to July really,…
Worried about wind?
If things are a little windy and exposed in your garden, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own veg. You just need to choose the right things to grow…