Plants that are likely to bolt
Long, hot, dry spells followed by heavy rain and cooler temperatures confuses plants and can often lead them to bolt. They haven’t been getting enough water and they respond to…
Problems and Pests
Have you got flea beetles?
Tiny little holes in the leaves of plants are most likely to be the handy work of the flea beetle… The small flea beetle has small stripes down its back…
Using companion plants
When you’re growing organically, especially if you’re new to growing your own, it can sometimes seem like you are fighting a losing battle. Companion planting can help to protect your crops…
Protect Brassicas from Cabbage Whites
We’ve spotted one or two cabbage white butterflies flitting around outside already this spring. They look charming but they are not the best friends for your brassicas. Here are some top…
Carrot top tips
Carrots are one of the most popular crops to grow, and they are actually quite easy. However, there are three top tips that we want to share with you if…
Common pests & diseases to look out for
Get ahead of the game by being prepared for some of the most common pests and diseases in the veg patch… Aphids & White Fly These tiny little things are…
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…
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…
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…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: Washing caterpillars from broccoli
Ok, I think harvesting this glorious looking broccoli head might well be my favourite veg achievement for this year. I’ve never grown my own calabrese broccoli before and there was…
What’s the point of weeding empty beds?
If you have one or two beds that you won’t be using over the next few months it is still wise to weed them thoroughly, and cover them. There are…
When Sweetcorn is a bit disappointing
We’ve all been there. You’ve waited weeks for your sweetcorn cobs to get nice and big, you’ve watched the tassles turn dark brown, you’ve harvested them and taken them to…