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Dwarf french beans Grown on a bush with a neat habit of growth, the beans produced by dwarf french beans are generally stringless and have a fine flavour. They thrive in rich soil and full sun. Enjoy them at their best by picking them small. Top and tail, then boil the beans for…

🌱 Bare Root Fruit Tree Planting in November! 🌳 It's the perfect time! The soil is workable but the tree is dormant. To Do: 1. Dig a wide, shallow hole. 2. Spread roots out. 3. Plant so the graft union is above soil level. 4. Water well & mulch. Enjoy spring blooms! #FruitTrees…

Boost your veggies! 🌿 Lime (calcium carbonate) raises soil pH, which helps nutrient absorption and combats blossom end rot in tomatoes/peppers. Use sparingly, test soil first! Great for leafy greens too. #GardeningTips #SoilHealth #LimeBenefits

🌿Plant some hanging baskets with fragrant herbs like marjoram, chives, basil, and parsley. For a splash of color and a tasty bonus, include a specially bred trailing tomato. Top Tip: Ensure the basket is deep enough to support the tomato's roots for best fruiting! 🪴 #gardening…

Gardening hack for poor soil! 🌱 Bury a perforated bucket filled with manure/compost (perforations under the soil). Plant seedlings around it & water into the bucket. Nutrients delivered directly to the roots for thriving plants! #GardeningTips #Permaculture #OrganicGardening…

Want a spectacular spring harvest? 🥕 The secret is starting *now*. Check out our latest blog for 5 secrets on how to prepare your allotment this winter for your best harvest ever! ❄️ Read it here: vegplotter.com/blog/be-prepar… #allotment #gardening #winterprep #gardentips…

We welcome any feedback on the new addition to VegPlotter's planning tools. We think it is the most accurate frost date and growing zone predictor out there. But we need your feedback. #FrostDatePredictor #GardenTech #GardeningApp #GardenSoftware

How about one with a classic Halloween villain? 🎃 Happy Halloween VegPlotters! I hope you have a fang-tastic night. If any vampires try to crash your party, just throw some garlic at them and tell them to beet it! 🧛🧄 #Halloween #Vegetables #Funny

Want that perfect, fine-textured potting mix for delicate seedlings & pots? Use a garden sieve or a simple metal grill. Shovel your compost on top & shake or push it through, removing large lumps & stones. For a *finer* grade, securely layer more fine-meshed wire over your main…

Don't say goodbye to sorrel yet! 🌿 It's one of the last plants to die down in autumn. To get that zesty flavour all winter: 1️⃣ Cover a few outdoor plants with cloches. 2️⃣ Move roots into a cold greenhouse. 3️⃣ Sow seeds in pots in summer for indoor pickings. #WinterGardening #GYO…

The gardening game just changed! 🤫 Uncover your area's secret dates for frost – when to plant & when to protect. Stop guessing & start growing with precision. 🎯 Find your local first & last frost dates: frostdates.com A smart new tool from VegPlotter.…

Ever wanted to know when the frost is coming to your area? 🥶 Timing is everything & we're putting the finishing touches on a new project to help predict your local first & last frost dates. Plan your planting & protect your harvest with more confidence. Coming soon! 🌱…

Ready for a plant twist on Halloween? 🎃🌿 We're diving into the surprising, and sometimes creepy, history of the plants tied to this spooky holiday. From pumpkins to deadly nightshade, you won't believe the facts! find out our latest spooky blog post here…

Meet kohlrabi, the "cabbage-turnip" from Germany. This unique brassica, a swollen stem not a root, was first recorded in northern Europe in 1554 & made it to North America by the 1800s. Consistent watering is KEY! Keep the soil evenly moist to prevent the stem from getting tough…

Love a spicy kick? Grow mustard greens! 🌶️ They're incredibly fast-growing in cool weather. Pick baby leaves for a peppery salad or let them mature for stir-fries and braising. Pick the outer leaves often, and the plant will keep producing new ones from the centre. 🥬 #GYO…

Want your beetroot harvest to last for months? Lift late varieties in October before the frost hits. 🍂 Choose a dry day & let them dry on the ground after harvesting. To prevent them from 'bleeding' their vibrant colour & nutrients, always TWIST the leaves off. Do NOT cut them!…

Want to boost your fruit yield? 🍋🍅 Try hand-pollination! Use a small artist's brush to gently transfer pollen between flowers. The best time is the middle of the day when the pollen is ripe and easily movable. This can lead to a much bigger harvest! #GardeningTips #GYO…

🍂 Splitting rhubarb crowns every 5 years revitalises the plant for bigger crops. Use a sharp spade to split the crown, ensuring each new piece has at least 1-3 buds & healthy roots. Did you know rhubarb root was used in China for millennia as a powerful laxative & to treat…

Cauliflowers are heavy feeders & demand rich, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost or aged manure mixed in. Aim for a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. TOP TIP: Consistent watering is crucial! Uneven moisture can cause the plant to "button," forming tiny, premature heads. Keep…

Don't let your garden sit idle this winter! ❄️ It's the perfect time for digital planning. Our latest blog post shows 5 ways to transform your garden using VegPlotter, from siting a new greenhouse to planning a pond or reorganizing beds. Plan now, thrive in spring! 🌱…