February Top Tips

1. Plan your plot: crop rotation; put crops that need regular picking near a path; ones that need less attention…

European Union Pesticide Authorisation – a helpful summary

In November 2017 the European Union (EU) agreed to grant a 5 year licence for the use of glyphosate* within…

Brighton & Hove Allotment Federation (BHAF) held a site rep and members meeting on 23rd January. Part of this meeting…

There are a few hardy vegetables still out there to be harvested, and one of my favourites is the…

Garlic can be planted over a number of months from October to February, although the earlier you can plant, the…

FUNCTIONS of SOIL Physical support for plants [anchorage]; rooting environment; holds air, water & nutrients essential to plant growth; houses…

Thank you for all your wonderful support this year. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Xmas. Here are…

Rosehips are a wonderfully colourful and cheery sight in the local hedgerows, but they also make excellent jams, jellies and…

1. Plant spring cabbage, broad beans, garlic & onions. And why not try sowing some winter greens if you…

A quick and easy recipe for using up any last autumn gluts from the garden. Ready to eat in 3…