Companion plants for organic vegetable growing
Companion planting is the age-old practice of pairing plants to attract pollinators, deter pests, and enhance flavour – all without the use of chemicals. Here, author and allotmenteer Rob Smith…
Five easy-grow organic vegetables for beginners
If you want to know exactly what’s in your food, growing your own organic vegetables is a great place to start. We asked Rob Smith, the author of ‘Grow to…
How to plant and grow garlic
Garlic is easy to grow, and doesn’t need a great deal of space – here's how!
Planting late summer veg
As the summer fades into autumn and the weather gets colder, it’s tempting to pack up the veg garden and head indoors. But this means missing out on a range…
Catch Cropping
Harvesting crops is a double-edged endeavour. While we have the wonderful sense of satisfaction that comes with growing our own vegetables, the very act of harvesting it can leave us…
How To Grow Autumn-Planting Garlic
Planting autumn garlic from October to January will provide you with a crop from May to July next year. A member of the onion family, garlic is a staple of…
What’s the Difference Between Grafted and Non-Grafted Veg Plants?
We all know that growing your own vegetables in your own veg patch or allotment is a rewarding achievement, and you can’t beat the taste of homegrown vegetables straight from…
Growing Herbs in Pots: Top Tips for a Container Herb Garden
Herbs are an essential element for any kitchen gardener. They’re simple to grow in borders, window boxes or decorative containers. As well as bringing charm and fragrance to your garden,…
New Vegetable & Flower Seeds for 2024!
Dobies new seed range contains new and exciting varieties of flowers and vegetables to deliver colour, interest, scent and taste, while keeping wildlife happy too!
Chitting Potatoes – Is it Necessary?
On the subject of potatoes, one of the questions we are most frequently asked is whether chitting is necessary. Our response is that first early and second early varieties should…