5 Easy Companion Planting Techniques
Anyone can use companion planting to help keep pests at bay. These are five very easy, foolproof ideas that you can follow this year, whether you are completely new to... The post 5 Easy Companion...
View ArticleWhy spacing is important when planting
It is always tempting to try and cram everything in, but there are several reasons why it’s important to give plants the space they need. Each plant needs a certain... The post Why spacing is important...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Managing Slugs and Snails
This article takes an in depth look at how best to prevent slug and snail damage in your vegetable garden. The post The Ultimate Guide to Managing Slugs and Snails appeared first on .
View ArticleWhen Should I Plant Out Seed Potatoes?
You might have your seed potatoes chitting in egg cartons on a windowsill at the moment (and if you don’t, that’s okay, there is still time and you can order... The post When Should I Plant Out Seed...
View Article3 Ways to improve your veg growing this year – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This will be my ninth year of growing veggies in my plot, and over these last few years I have come to learn a few things. These would be my... The post 3 Ways to improve your veg growing this year –...
View ArticleThe Next Two Months – mid-March to mid-May
As we approach the spring equinox, Easter and the day when the clocks jump forwards, thoughts start turning to the veg garden and there is an eagerness to get out... The post The Next Two Months –...
View ArticleCan I Grow Cucumber Outside?
Cucumber will do best under cover, ideally in a greenhouse or polytunnel to keep the plants warm right through the summer months. If you don’t have access to a greenhouse/polytunnel, you... The post...
View ArticleCool is best for Cabbages and Cauliflowers
One of the classic gardening errors when growing cauliflowers and cabbages lies in letting the soil get too warm for them. They really prefer cooler temperatures, which isn’t normally hard... The post...
View Article3 groups of herbs
It helps to understand the different requirements for some of the different herb types to get the most from them. We’ve divided them into three groups here that will make... The post 3 groups of herbs...
View ArticleWaterlogged Soil in Spring?
If your veg garden is somewhat soggy following heavy rains over recent weeks, you may be worrying about planting, especially if you have onion sets or seed potatoes to get... The post Waterlogged Soil...
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