Parsley in its 2nd year
If you planted parsley last year, you may see it producing new leaves around about now. It’s worth understanding that in its second year, parsley will set about producing seeds…
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A Quick Guide to Spring & Summer Planting
With a bit of well-planned planting you can keep your veg plot going strong for longer, with plants that will give you produce well into autumn and winter. This guide…
Which strawberries are best to grow?
We have three different varieties for you to choose from, which will produce fruit at different times during the season. It’s a great idea to grow a few different varieties…
Grow wildflowers for birds, bees & butterflies to thrive
We can’t think of a single reason not to grow wildflowers – they look great, they help birds, butterflies and bees, and they do so much for the biodiversity of…
5 Salad plants that you should definitely grow
Growing a few of the more interesting leaves, as well as lettuce, is SO worth it. You will be able to make such tasty salads through the summer, and most…
The Best Vegetables to grow in Small Spaces
If your plot is very small, you can still grow lots of different veggies and enjoy quite a surprising harvest. And you can enjoy more still if you plant out…
5 jobs to do now for next spring
Over the next few weeks it’s a good idea to think ahead to the next growing season and get a few key jobs done…
Will I need to thin out seedlings before planting?
Some seeds that we sow are teeny tiny and impossible to grow individually. This means that when you receive them as plug plants you may see more than one seedling…
Which plants are best for pots, planters and containers?
You can grow almost anything if you have a good selection of pots, containers and growbags. That said, some crops are better suited than others, so have a read of…
The Basic Soil Types
There are four main types of soil: clay, sandy, loam and silt. Whichever type of soil you have you will be able to successfully grow veg, you just need to handle…
No greenhouse? You can still grow tender crops…
If you don’t have a greenhouse, then don’t be put off growing things like tomatoes, aubergines and peppers. These tender crops do much better in warmth, but that doesn’t mean…
How to build a raised bed
Don’t be overwhelmed by the idea of making a new raised bed. It’s very straightforward and as long as you follow our three basic rules you should be fine. Our…