An easy way to start a new veg patch
Starting a brand new veg patch can be a little overwhelming, with all sorts of questions cropping up from “how do I build a raised bed?” to “can I grow…
Growing Tips and Advice
How to improve soil
Preparing your soil for spring growing is the number one job for this time of year. The sooner you can get started, the better, but obviously that may be tricky…
What to expect from your winter veg this month…
If you’re growing your own veggies this winter then this article will give you a good idea of what you can expect to see from your crops over the next…
Perfect parsnips vs wonky parsnips
Part of the fun of growing your own is seeing the weird and wonderful shapes that appear when you pull up parsnips (and carrots). But if you’d rather see beautifully…
January in the veg patch
It may be snowy, frosty, windy and rainy from time to time, but there’s always something going on in the veg patch and January is no exception. Here’s the low…
Should you plant fruit in bad weather?
If you receive fruit when snow, frost or heavy rains are forecast, then you’ll be better off to temporarily plant your fruit in pots of compost (if they arrive bare-rooted)…
Top tip for parsnips and leeks
If you’re growing your own parsnips and leeks or swede/turnip, then you’ll want to be able to harvest them as and when you need them. During the winter, this can…
Planting fruit in winter
If you have decided to grow some fruit this winter, then have a read of some of our top tips before you start planting so that you get the most…
Harvesting Christmas Veg
If you’ve been growing your own veggies to enjoy over Christmas, then you may be getting a little anxious that perhaps your sprouts will get too big or your parsnips…
Growing Winter Purslane
Although it is one of our favourite winter crops, Claytonia Winter Purslane is not very well known. If you’re growing it for the first time this year, rest assured it’s…
How to grow gooseberries
Gooseberries are a great addition to the kitchen garden. Once established they’ll give you a fab crop for many years to come without needing too much attention. Choose a spot…
Is your rosemary waterlogged?
Beware of waterlogged rosemary at this time of year, especially if it’s growing in pots or somewhere that doesn’t have great drainage. Too much water can lead to leaves turning…