Category: Borehamwood 2022

We had a wonderful day celebrating the end of the project in Borehamwood. The participating primary schools came together for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, sunshine and vegetables! Thank you to all the schools that took part in this project, our wonderful panel of judges and congratulations to the winners! And the winners are……Read More »

Companion planting is when you plant another species of plant next to your food crop to help look after it. Planting a different species in the same place can help through a number of ways such as encouraging pests to leave your food alone and reducing weeds. Aromatic herbs such as Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and…Read More »

When growing food, there are several minibeasts that are great for the garden and will help your plants but there are also minibeasts that will find all of your food delicious and eat them before they have the chance to grow! Below is a guide of some of these garden pests and friends, along with…Read More »

By June nights are frost free and summer is beginning to get underway providing perfect conditions for growing but there are still many jobs that need doing in the June garden such as planting, harvesting, watering and weeding. Although June can be a busy month in the vegetable plot remember to take time to admire…Read More »

Vegetable plants come in all different shapes and sizes. Some grow underground, some grow low to the ground and other plants climb! If you have planted vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and peas you will need to support these plants as they grow. Below is a useful video guide showing you different ways of supporting…Read More »

The weather has warmed up and this means that we have passed the risk of overnight frosts. The seeds that you planted in pots and that have been looked after indoors can be moved outside to take advantage of the warmth along with more space to grow bigger and stronger roots. Below is a useful…Read More »

The soil is warming and spring has sprung, but in April there is still risk of frosts and wintery weather. The below is a guide to some of the jobs that we can be undertaking now, and can be adapted for your local area and weather conditions. Sowing (inside) Aubergine, beetroots, cucumbers can be started…Read More »

Sowing seeds is an essential part of developing a vegetable garden. You can buy plug plants (plants that have already been started) but sowing seeds is a cheaper way of starting vegetables and it’s great to watch the seedlings grow! How to sow seeds depends on what you are sowing. The back of a seed…Read More »

There are a huge amount of different fruits and vegetables that can be grown easily outdoors, but how do you choose which ones to plant? And when should you plant them? This post is to give you a rough idea of what you need to think about when planning your vegetable garden. When can I…Read More »