Fruit Hill Farm Blog

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...

Klasmann-Deilmann is the market leader for premium substrates in Organic horticulture and has been supplying organic growers for over 30 years.

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...

Cleaning Your Polytunnel It's best to clean your polytunnel at least once a year. Over the winter months algae can build up on polytunnel plastic so it's a good idea to clean and organise your polytunnel now before the start of the growing season. Cleaning your polytunnel will not only prolong it's life, it will also reduce the incidence of...

Looking for some ideas on what to grow this year? Well here is the list of our most popular seeds from 2021.. Top 10 Most Popular Vegetable Seeds Scallions / Bunching Onions 'Ischikrona' - These were very popular last year! They are an excellent variety of fast growing bunching onion derived from Ishikura. Produce long white stems and dark green...

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?

A soil test is a scientific way to measure the fertility of your soil. It will indicate if you need to fix any plant nutrient issues. A soil test analysis shows which nutrients your soil is lacking but also which are already present - knowing this is important as a soil too rich in nutrients can actually hamper growth. This...

After investing in a high quality pruning tool or secateurs, it is worth taking a little time to keep them in good working order. A clean and sharp pruning tool will make the job easier and also lower the risk of infection to plants.

Unlike the bigger tools such as spades and forks hand tools are a more personal thing and are often appreciated in different ways.  First and foremost the tool has to be correct one for the job – but there are other considerations such as weight, reach, versatility, appearance and the all important tactile nature of the handle.  All of these...

Dubron Natural Emulsion Indoor walls and ceilings account for the largest area of paint coverage in our homes. As such, it is a good place to start when trying to create a healthier environment within them. Dubron is a high quality emulsion which is solvent free. This chalk and soya oil based paint is a longstanding product of Livos. Its...