Seeds & Propagation

Winter green manures are sown in late summer and early autumn after the harvest of crops. The winter weather can lead to a great loss of nutrients and structure in the soil if left unprotected.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of growing tomatoes can be incredibly rewarding. To help you achieve success, here are some essential tips covering everything from sowing to troubleshooting common problems.

What could be nicer than digging up your own potatoes from the garden? They are a relatively easy crop to grow and will give you a high yield. One plant can produce a crop of about 10-15 potatoes.

Soil blocks might seem a bit of a garden shed mystery but they are just what the name suggests – blocks made from soil.  They are used for the propagation of seeds and cuttings and are very easy to make and use.  There is no need for pots or modular trays. Soil blocks are made with a Blocker. You can...

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We have over 200 vegetable, herb and flower seeds – enough to keep you busy for years! If you are canny you can save all your future seeds from our seeds because not only are they organic but they are open pollinated! What are Open Pollinated seeds? • Open pollinated varieties are those that come true from seed, as opposed...

January is a good time to think about your crop rotation and what quantities you will be growing.  What was a success last year, what did you have a glut of – and what did no one like?

Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) has beautiful gold flowers and is a valuable wildflower, but it is also famous for its ability to reduce the vigour of grass. The plant operates as a partial parasite on grasses, it will lock its roots onto the roots of grasses, once contact is made the yellow rattle draws water and nutrients from them, suppressing...

1. Clean Up There’s more to a tidy up in the garden than just making it look neat and tidy – old plants can harbour diseases and pests so it’s wise to remove and dispose of any spent or rotting plants from your plot. You can also bury any disease & pest free finished plants into the ground which will...

The terms ‘Rye’ and ‘Ryegrass’ can be confusing. They both refer to plants which belong to the grasses (Poaceae family) and their uses overlap. However, they are not the same species. Rye (Secale cereale) is a cereal grain closely related to wheat and barley. It is grown for grain that produces deep flavourful breads but also as a forage and...