Our Thoughts on the Food Shortage
Without getting political, we just wanted to touch on a few thoughts prompted by the food shortages that the UK is experiencing in supermarkets. They are not very original thoughts,…
Our Thoughts
Using biodegradable mulch sheet
Although this photo is from a garden in summer, using a biodegradable sheet mulch like this can work really well in autumn and winter too, by keeping the soil a…
Let’s get those winter squashes to ripen well
If you planted reasonably late in the season, in July or perhaps early August, for example, or if your squashes are still looking very small or under-ripe, here are a…
Fit More In – Clever Autumn Planting
It’s often the case that summer crops are still going strong at the time when autumn plugs are ready to be planted, and space is at a premium. We’ve got…
Autumn is a great time to plant wildflowers
Mid to late September is ideal for planting out wildflower plug plants. Each plug plant will arrive with a cluster of different seedlings emerging, a lucky dip from a wide…
Why is my cauliflower splitting?
This summer was not ideal for cauliflowers, so don’t be surprised if yours are separating into individual florets like the romanesco pictured… Why does this happen? The reason for this…
3 Reasons to Plant More this Autumn
If you’re in any doubt as to whether or not to keep growing and plant out more veggies this month, then here are three things that might persuade you. An…
After the rain, watch out for…
Rain is on the forecast which is great news for vegetable gardens. You may be seeing some of the following signs that plants are struggling without water: Cabbages/cauliflowers may not…
Futureproof for Dry Spells Next Season
This heatwave will soon be over, we hope, and autumn should bring rainfall. With this in mind, it will soon be time to put a few things in place so…
The Next Three Months – August to October in the Veg Patch
August is here and summer will soon start to wind its way into autumn. There is plenty to harvest, there are valuable jobs to be done and there’s a brief…
What can I plant in September/October?
If you’re choosing what final plants to get in the ground in late summer, knowing what you can also plant in autumn may help you to decide. Here’s what will…
When tomatoes start flowering
Depending on when you planted tomatoes, and whether you’re growing them in a greenhouse or outdoors, you may have flowers and even fruits forming now, or in the next couple…