by JasonJohns | Gardening, Growing Tomatoes
By August/September time, many of us gardener’s are nervously looking at our tomato plants wondering if they are going to ripen. Most tomato plants will continue to produce flowers well into September, and sometimes even longer. These late flowers are highly... 
by JasonJohns | Featured, Gardening, Latest, Slider, Vertical Gardening
No matter how much space you have to grow in, sooner or later, you will realise you have run out of space and need more. Sadly, we can’t just click a button and expand our gardens or allotments. What you have to do is make the most of the space you have and be... 
by JasonJohns | Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Growing Vegetables
When tomato seeds are sown too early, they will often become tall and spindly, or ‘leggy’ as we refer to them. This is where they reach up to the sky to try and get light. As soon as the weather starts to improve, many of us become very keen and sow seeds... 
by JasonJohns | Allotment Jobs, Gardening, Growing Vegetables
January is traditionally a quiet month down at the allotment, but then that is usually down to the fact the weather is cold and wet. However, for those who are either willing to brave the elements or lucky enough to get decent weather there is still plenty of work to... 
by JasonJohns | Allotment Jobs, Gardening
December is a cold and wet month when many of us feel quite down that we can’t get outside and enjoy our allotment or garden. Despite the frost and snow there is still plenty that can be done both outside and in the warmth of your home. The cold weather is... 
by JasonJohns | Gardening, Growing Tomatoes, Growing Vegetables
Most people start their tomato plants off from seed, which isn’t particularly difficult to do. The advantage of growing from seed is that you have access to a much wider choice of varieties. When you buy pre-grown plants you can usually only find a few of the...
