How Tomato Ailsa Craig Was Named
Waiting my turn at the dentist recently I was surprised when they called the name of the next patient. “Ailsa…
Preserving Surplus Crops
Much of what we grow is best eaten fresh. I’m sure that many a pea doesn’t even make it as…
June Vegetable Garden
With the 21st June being the longest day this is a month of wonderfully long daylight hours, warmth and sunshine.…
June Newsletter
Summer is suddenly upon us! Long days and steadily rising temperatures make June a wonderful month to be out and…
British Asparagus Month
A recent “what’s your favourite month” poll amongst a few friends confirmed May as the clear winner. Flowers blooming, birds singing,…
In Praise of Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes are the tiny, sometimes grape-sized, tomatoes much loved by adults and children alike. They tend to be sweeter…
Tiger Nuts: The Easy to Grow Superfood
When Is a Nut Not a Nut? When It’s a Tiger Nut! Despite containing the word nut in its name,…
Rob Smith’s Heritage Veg Plant Range
Rob Smith’s Heritage Veg Plant Range is bigger and better than ever. Perennial favourites remain but Rob has unearthed some…
Blight Resistant Tomatoes – Crimson Crush
Back in 2015 we launched a revolution in blight resistant tomatoes – Crimson Crush. Many allotment holders and gardeners had long…
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb!
Rhubarb is almost indestructible and once established will become your most reliable cropping spring vegetable. Because it so often eaten…