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 … Read more
When I first started gardening, growing mangetout peas in my garden was one of the first pea plant seeds on my shopping list. Every allotment holder and GYOer grows peas, … Read more
Last week, I wrote a post excitedly telling the world that planting in July and August are great months for beans, peas and other vegetable seeds. However, I now realize … Read more
In the spirit of experimenting with space-saving growing methods, I decided to try growing sweet peas up a wigwam this year. I’ve just made my first harvest of mangetout, and … Read more
I’ve been having after zero success with peas and mangetout on the allotment. I struggled with patchy germination, and what did come through shrivelled up and went to pea heaven … Read more