Plant Care & Protection

A soil conditioner, or soil amendment, is a substance or material added to soil to improve its physical properties and fertility, enhancing plant growth and health

Aphids, those tiny, sap-sucking insects, are one of the most common pests gardeners encounter. Understanding these pests and employing organic control methods can help maintain a healthy garden ecosystem without resorting to harmful chemicals.

Soil holds the majority of nutrients plants need. In this blog, we explore the 12 key elements in soil and their roles in plant development.

'Bare root' strawberries refer to strawberry plants that are sold and planted without soil around their roots. Unlike potted plants, which come with soil and a container, bare root strawberries are usually dormant plants with their roots exposed.

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable renowned for its tender spears and unique flavour. Cultivating asparagus is a long-term investment, with plants lasting up to 20 years.

Prevention is the foundation of organic pest and disease control. By implementing proactive measures, you can reduce the risk of infestations and keep your plants healthy. 

Regenerative gardening is the practice of planting and maintaining your garden in an environmentally conscious way.

Potato breeders have been labouring away in the background for decades to develop potato varieties that are great tasting, have good agronomic qualities and are highly blight resistant. 

The best method of pest and disease management is always prevention. Make sure your soil is healthy, that conditions are suitable for the crop you are sowing and that it is the correct time of year. Crop rotation is also important, many pests and diseases are plant family specific. By rotating crops between sites these pests tend to decline in...

A weed is defined as a wild or uncultivated plant growing in an undesired location. Weeds are particularly difficult for organic farmers to deal with as chemical herbicides are, of course, strictly prohibited. The three main ways to deal with weeds organically are:-Manual/Mechanical Weeding-Mulching-Thermal Weed Control Manual/Mechanical Weeding Perhaps the most obvious (and most off-putting) method is the hand pulling...