Growing Tips and Advice

We find that there is a lot of blurby stuff out there about growing flowers specifically for cutting, but it needn’t be confusing. You can easily grow a beautiful range…

For those who would like to grow rosemary in pots, we have a key piece of advice which is to make sure the drainage is really good so that the…

For those who are slightly newer to gardening, it can be difficult to know whether you are giving plants enough water or not. In general, we find that most new…

Whether you are yet to plant out for the season or have been growing for a few weeks, the next few weeks bring plenty of opportunity to get plants in…

Your plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that will give your veg…

This can be a good way of keeping weeds down and maintaining moisture levels in the soil. We take a quick look at some of the pros and cons, and…

Get these three things right when you plant out your veggies and it will really help them to get off to a good start this season. Make sure plants are…

This is the month when planting is in full swing, and we love it! There’s no major rush – our preferred time to plant out is mid to late May,…

Dwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door, or only have space…

Although it is still a little chilly, we are rapidly heading into May and peak planting time for the growing season ahead. There’s no need to rush or panic if…

If you’re new to growing your own veg then you may not know about the concept of earthing up. This short post will give you the low down. How to…