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Well what a busy day it’s been! I’m exhausted, very dirty, but very happy. I’ve managed to spend the entire day in the garden, which doesn’t happen very often. Usually it’s either just the morning or just the afternoon. This … Continue reading →

There are lots of different varieties of sweetcorn, and they all need to be planted out in the ground the same way. Here’s how I plant out mine….

Some varieties of cucumbers can grow outside, but others must be grown inside, make sure you check your variety to know where they need to go. The varieties I have this year are inside ones, so I’m planting mine into … Continue reading →

Now is the time to plant out your chillies, here is how I’ve done mine.

My aubergines have been growing really well, and have been loving this lovely hot weather. Now is the time to plant them out, and even though they’ll continue to grow in the greenhouse I’m planting them in 2 litre pots.

Check which variety of Tomatoes your are growing, as some are only suitable for growing undercover, where as others can be grown outside. Now is the time to get your tomato plants planted out. Here’s how I do mine

Courgette fruits come in all shapes and several colours. They are wonderful to cook with and in my opinion are best when they’re lightly sautéed. Now all frost has gone in my area I can plant them outside. Here’s how … Continue reading →

Your plants are growing lovely, but then you notice there are some green and black fly that seem to want to get in with some action on your plants as well. There are many ways of dealing with these little … Continue reading →

I now have an entire bed full of brassicas, and they’re all growing really well. Plant out all your brassicas in exactly the same way, and make sure you protect them from slugs and snails, as well as from the … Continue reading →

More planting out to do which is great. My raised beds are getting fuller and fuller. Today is the turn of the Brukale which are a cross between Brussels Sprouts and Kale. Here’s how I plant out mine… Sorry about … Continue reading →