by JasonJohns | Featured, Gardening, Herbalism, Latest, Slider
In the natural world, some plants command attention with vibrant colours and attractive shapes, while others subtly demand your respect with a sharp sting. Among the latter, there are few as well known or as misunderstood as Urtica dioica, the formidably prolific, yet... 
by JasonJohns | Featured, Growing Vegetables, Latest, Slider, Vegetable Growing Guides
Introduction Garlic is a staple in many cuisines and grown by home gardeners across the world. One of the biggest problems we face when growing garlic is garlic rust, which is unsightly and far too common. This article will concentrate on garlic rust, whereas if you... 
by JasonJohns | Featured, Gardening, Latest, Plant Diseases, Slider
Introduction Broad bean rust is one of the most common and destructive diseases that affect broad beans (Vicia faba) and most of us will have seen it at one time or another. It is caused by a fungus, Uromyces fabae and mainly targets the pods, stems and leaves,... 
by JasonJohns | Growing Tomatoes, Latest, Plant Diseases, Slider
Have your tomatoes got dark blotches on the end that are creeping across the fruit? Don’t panic, it is not the end of your crop, but something called blossom end rot, caused by lack of calcium in the fruits and it also affects peppers and aubergines. By making... 
by JasonJohns | Gardening, Slider, Vegetable Growing Guides
Sprouting broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, is an expensive to buy vegetable, known for its high levels of vitamins and anti-cancer agents. It is relatively easy to grow, though does have quite a long growing season so will take up space on your allotment. It... 
by JasonJohns | Desserts, Growing Vegetables, Recipes, Slider
When growing pumpkins you often end up with a glut of them at which point you are left wondering what on earth you are going to do with all those pumpkins. Of course, you can carve some for Halloween, but there will invariably be some left over, plus what do you do...
