Help! veg patch sos september plot

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl

How can I keep my plot clear of weeds over winter so I don’t need to have a massive tidy up next spring? Planning ahead now will save you so much time in the long run. Remove any weeds now and dig ove

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

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