You often see references in sowing guides to soaking seeds before planting them. So, how essential is it to soak seeds before ...

giving a score for how easy they were to prepare and how tasty they were when eaten raw or cooked Cover your seeds with insect-proof mesh to protect from carrot fly. Carrots shouldn’t need much ...

Scott City residents, it's time to plan your garden! With frost dates in mind, plant cold-tolerant crops such as peas and ...

Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out ...

£49 year or £4.99 a month, cancel anytime. Cover your seeds with insect-proof mesh to protect from carrot fly. Carrots shouldn’t need much watering. If the foliage starts to wilt, give them a good ...

Just as monarchs famously prefer milkweed for food and egg-laying, swallowtail butterflies also have a preferred food as ...

At this time of year, it's a good idea to protect against carrot fly, by putting up a barrier such as horticultural fleece around the crop. Your crop should be ready to harvest three to four months ...

At the beginning of spring sowing season, it’s worth remembering there are few greater joys than coaxing growth from the ...

Don’t be tempted to plant them too deeply otherwise those ... So, make sure you have a fine tilth as the carrot seed is very small. I always make sure I mark the sides of my carrot bed and ...