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any light on this problem. I have grown gazinias for years and this is the first time I have encountered this problem. I started my tomato seed in Multicompost and transplanted them into the vegetable plot. The growth of the seedlings seemed

as raspberries. My children and grandchildren loved helping with the fruit and vegetable garden and many are keen gardeners themselves. Great idea Pippa. We have been handing out free broad beans at work. They are fantastic for the kids as they grow so fast

through Sarah Raven's 'The Great Vegetable Plot' and she recommends making a planting hole on top of heap, filling with molehill soil or I guess good mpc would do. And with regard to Green Magpie's post, using effective slug deterrent of your choice. Hi

, but hates the shade of my current plot.A crab apple, in the hope that I can cultivate mistletoe on it.A large patch of nettles, for butterflies and ladybirds.Hawthorn, for its spring blossom, hedging potential and autumn berries. The fruits not only feed

A huge plot isn't essential for growing vegetables - in fact, it can be a drawback. A small, intensive, easily managed plot produces far more top quality, usable crops for most busy people. The secret of success is making best use of available space

When growing edible crops, it is essential to use your plot efficiently, especially if space is limited. It’s no good growing an unusual variety with a tiny yield if it takes up space that could be used for a more productive crop – particularly

? Should I have different layers of materials ie Fertilizer, sand whatever as well as good compost. I intend to build a raised vegetable bed and notice that many people have placed a black membrane at the base and coming up the sides. Is this a weed

Is it just me are is everyone experiencing no show with stuff they've planted?  I dug up half of my garden (because it wasn't getting used for relaxing or entertaining etc) and decided to have a vegetable plot instead ( to try to cut the cost

beds. The defence in part I am sure is due to copper piping attached all around the edge. So, the 20-30 types of vegetables I'm growing this year are safe-ish. One night I did find a brave slug stretching more than double it's body length over

the lettuce in water for two to three weeks & spray the tea on the brassicas. Has anyone had success with this method? I think I might have a go this year When we first took over our plot October '05 it looked like some sort of terrible scene from a 50's/60