Bird Table News has pointed out that the Pyramid slug trap is bird friendly, as well as pet and children safe.

This trap catches the slugs, tempting them into the pyramid with natural bait - their favourite cabbage leaves or whatever they are after at the time. Once captured, the slugs are disposed of - and could even be used as natural food for the birds. Read More »

How to grow….Celeriac by John Oldham
Celeriac is a much under-grown and under-used vegetable.

• Having a mild celery flavour, it can be used raw grated in salads, in a remoulade, or steamed (or boiled) and mashed with butter, salt and pepper as a superior vegetable. Goes well with Swede and Sprouts.

• On heavy soils Celeriac is far less prone to slug damage than Celery, once established outdoors. However it is well worth using anti-slug treatment as a precaution. Read More »

Books are an excellent christmas present for vegetable gardeners who may be stuck indoors during rainy days in the winter.

Frustrated gardeners appreciate the opportunity to read specialised vegetable gardening books, offering inspiration and new ideas.

A current best seller is Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life by Jamie Oliver, who grows fruit & veg and then turns them into simple meals. Read More »

Tomatoes need a certain amount of direct sunlight daily. Read More »