
In the news: declining insect population
The global insect population is in crisis, as reported in the news this week. In case you missed this, these are the key points: More than 40% of insect species…
The global insect population is in crisis, as reported in the news this week. In case you missed this, these are the key points: More than 40% of insect species…
In addition to our Weekly Veg Out and Blog, we thought it’d be good to share a few other excellent online resources for eager veg growers! These are our 3…
Some people remain sceptical of using companion plants as a natural way to keep pests under control. In fairness, there’s not a lot of proven science to back it up….
Marigolds, lavender and borage have been identified as some of the best things to grow to attract more pollinators into your garden…and we’ve got a few extras to add to…
A recent study has shown that city gardens and allotment could be the best sanctuary for bees and other pollinators, providing a possible solution to their current decline. The study,…
This is the time of year that thoughts turn to future growing plans for the garden. There are all sorts of ways to organise your growing space, and we’ve come…
If you’re keen to keep things natural and organic in your veg patch, then have a read of these top tips. Know your enemy! Learn which pests are most likely…
New Year is always a good time to reflect, whether it’s in your personal life or taking a step back from the business to assess what you could be doing…
Well, after last winter we don’t really know what to expect from January 2019! It may be snowy, hailing, frosty, windy, warm, dry or rainy from time to time, but…
Most slug and snail pellets contain metaldehyde, which, in short, is not very good for wildlife at all. We’re delighted to hear that DEFRA is phasing in a ban, meaning…
Here are three small things you can do in your veg patch to improve your crops. It’s food for thought and we hope it’ll give you the upper hand next…
To get a good start to next spring, there are a few things you can do now before winter sets in. It’s definitely worth getting on top of these things…