An update on fruit deliveries….
If it’s not snowing, it’s raining, and if it’s not raining, it’s snowing! If you’re waiting for your fruit plants to arrive, please don’t despair. We will get them to…
Our Thoughts
Will it be too cold to plant in spring?
We’ve received a few questions about this recently, with some of you concerned that all the cold weather now will delay your plants in late April/May. But the good news…
Money saving tips
If you’re just starting out with your veg patch or allotment, then you’ll probably be keen to do it on the cheap. We’ve got 10 top tips to share that…
Shady corners in your veg patch?
If you have one or two shady spots in your plot, then you will be happy to know that there are quite a few veg and herb plants that will…
Pretty, tasty veg
These flowers are the flowers of the Jerusalem Artichoke. They’re pretty, aren’t they? In this post we explore some really decorative veg that you could happily grow in flower beds…
Short on space? Try vertical growing
Using the concept of vertical growing can really help you to get maximum yield from the smallest amount of space. It is ideal for town gardens and patios. There are…
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…
5 Unusual veg to grow
One of the most enjoyable things about having your own veg patch is growing things that are a little out of the ordinary. These are our top five recommendations –…
Grow a pretty tasty garden
Getting a good range of different plants in the veg patch (including veg, herbs, fruit and flowers) and sticking to organic principles is such a good way to grow. It…
10 Veggies that taste better after frost
It’s not just parsnips that taste better after a frosty night or two, there are others that develop sweetness from their starch in cold weather. So, if you’re despairing of…
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…
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…