Blight on Tomatoes and Potatoes

Blight on Tomatoes and Potatoes

  What is tomato and potato blight? Symptoms Control Biology What is tomato and potato blight? Potato and tomato blight is a disease caused by a fungus-like organism that spreads rapidly…

Adding Lime

Adding Lime

The importance of adding lime to our plots cannot be over emphasised. Apart from its ability to break up heavy clay soil – a serious consideration on our ground, its…

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed

What is Japanese knotweed? Knotweed and the law How to treat knotweed The presence of Japanese knotweed is not just an inconvenience but, is also a threat. These plants with…

Leek Moth

Leek Moth

The caterpillars of the leek moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) are mainly a pest of leeks and onions. They may also attack chives, garlic and shallots. In the UK there are two…

Pesticides

Pesticides

Growing fruit and and vegetables would be so much easier if there were no nasty little bugs or birds eating or in other way destroying our efforts and cherished crops. Wouldn’t…

Growing Blueberries

Growing Blueberries

Always looking for productive and exciting crops to grow, I was interested to hear a fairly new plot holder’s enthusiasm for the crops she had harvested for a couple of…