August, hey? Just where has the year gone? If, like me, this year has left you floundering under the problems of slugaggeddon, rubbish Spring weather and slow ripening tomatoes, you might actually be quite happy to take your mind off Summer time crops. The good news is that there are still plenty of seeds that …
Last week, Kim asked me on Twitter if I had any thoughts on veg to grow in a new raised bed she had finished building. This struck a chord with me – growing in raised beds is a lot about crop choice and efficient use of space. Having used raised beds for the last few …
Have you been planning your plot recently and found you’ve got extra room to fill? How about sowing beans and peas right through the summer? Most my neighbouring plotholders grow a single crop of these tasty legumes each season, and leave it at that. I used to do the same too, but then one year …
