Some very welcome rain The vegetable garden was beginning to get very dry over the last few weeks, so much so that I found myself out with the hose ….Read more
The Quickcrop Garden in Early June
Firstly, thank you to anyone who mailed me last week to let me know you found our most recent article on plant feed for container growing useful. It is always ….Read more
Plant feed for container growing
Hi folks, I hope everyone had a good weekend. I don’t know what the weather is like with you but we finally had a beautiful summer weekend with plenty of ….Read more
How to Protect Cabbages and Carrots from 2 Common Pests
Firstly, thank you to anyone who replied to last week’s mail expressing interest in information on plant feed for container growing. I am a bit tight for time this week ….Read more
Growing Peas and Beans in the Quickcrop Garden
I can’t tell you how much of a relief it is that the weather has warmed a little and that there is no frost forecast for this week. As you ….Read more
Early May in the Quickcrop Vegetable Garden 2021
When my daughter Anna (21, not living at home) called to tell us she had adopted 2 kittens I started a countdown in my head to see how long it ….Read more
Late April in the Quickcrop Garden 2021
We are now very close to being able plant out seedling plants outdoors or to be able sow directly in the garden soil. Please be aware, however, that despite the ….Read more
The Polytunnel in mid April 2021
This week I thought I would concentrate on the polytunnel or greenhouse as there is a lot to be done in April both in terms of sowing new seed and ….Read more
The Vegetable Garden in April 2021
Hi folks, I hope you all had a good Easter break. I don’t know what the weather has been like for you but we have had a very pleasant few ….Read more
Vegetable Seed Sowing Times Tips
Seed sowing dates This week I thought it might be helpful to include some more detail on seed sowing dates as, with some minor planning, you can skew the season ….Read more