Well we just had a patch of brilliant weather. Dry, bright and sunny but not so hot you end up hiding in the shade. Having ...

The results are in from a trial of Bustaseed Seedling Trays with standard commercial seedling trays undertaken by Queen's ...

Comparing Grow Lights Many home growers are using grow lights to produce out of season but which system is the best for the ...

Unlike mass social media; X, Facebook, etc. our chat and help forums are closely moderated by volunteers who are knowledgeable gardeners and cooks. Any member may post and answer posts but some forum ...

Proper storage of gardening tools is essential to maintain their condition. Without proper storage, tools can rust, rot, and ...

It’s been a poor year for weather and the harvest so far is pretty mixed. Anyway, in classic style I’ll start with good before the bad. The shelter of the polytunnel has proven its worth. We’re still ...

Earwig Image by James Lindsey at Ecology of Commanster – CC BY-SA 3.0 ...

The light that plants use to power photosynthesis is known as Photosynthetic Active Radiation. Plants primarily use light within the 400-700 nanometre (nm) range for photosynthesis. This is basically ...

Some years ago we moved to a new house which had a tiny suburban garden giving little room for growing vegetables, mainly a small herb bed and some salad crops. Then I realised there was an allotment ...

Generally the result of feeding cucumbers with a tomato feed are acceptable but much better results can result from feeding with a more appropriate fertiliser. They crop heavily and depending how much ...

I’m totally convinced that they don’t make them like they used to. My 1976 Merry Tiller is built like a Panzer tank! Modern machines may be quieter and more efficient but the older rotavators are ...