Edible Gardening

Hi Guys, I have some realy large and leafy spring cabbage which are just starting to heart up, but there is some type of mildew or soft rot attacking them, it starts anywhere on the leaves and spreads to the heart of the plant. It is wet and slimmy. Has anybody got an idea of what it is please

I planted 4 Black Currant plants in a large container last year, they grew very well and have survived through the winter okay, im glad to see the return of new leaves growing but today i noticed plenty of flower buds hanging down from all the plants, what i want to know is, is this normal to...

Hi I am looking to create a mini orchard at the front of my campsite, but feel very out of my depth I would love some advice: I purchased mail order fruit trees, these- for £30 on groupon! However they have arrived and are rather scrawny! I have another area that I can plant these....

I bought a blackcurrant plant from Wilkos about a week ago. It didn't have any foilage and was cut down to a stump. How long until it shows signs of... life? We've had hit and miss with plants we've bought from Wilkos. B&Qs were more expensive but they are outside in the shop and have leaves...

Hi All, There is an offer on Groupon today for 5 fruit trees at £29 or 10 for £55. These are for trees currently 5' high which will grow to 6-7' max. Gala and Golden Delicious apple, Concorde Pear, Stanley Plum and Stella Cherry. The offer comes from Gardeningexpress.co.uk. I'm off to...

Hi I would like to try and grow some seedless grapes in my conservatory this year and wanted to ask which type grape would be best for this please? oh yeh there for eating not for wine making Thanks for any advice

i brought these 2 grape vines last year and i was wondering if i need to cut the tops to make them fruit?

Popped into Home Bargains today and they were just filling up a shelf with some roses and fruit bushes; the usual type in card tubes. Roses were I think £1.99 but the fruit bushes were £1.49, of particular interest to me were the Blueberries, so I picked up 2 very healthy looking plants, no...

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From searching the GC forum it appears Shiney & SteveR have grown these, but as they were mentioned on an unrelated thread I'm starting a new one.They're promoted as being a good late season variety (I'm sowing Ferrari early & Safari for mid) so I'd be interested in anybody's experiences....

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As we haven't had any rain since our massive storm on 24 October and the weather continues to be mild, flowers normally having a rest are blooming. In particular, my Oranges & Lemons. I picked a bloom and a bud for the kitchen on the 1st as they are so headily scented and wasted at the end of...

hi has anyone transplanted a mature cardoon? was it a success? i'm planning on moving two mature cardoons next spring, but have never done this before. i'm worried that because they have a long tap root, that they won't move easily. any advice would be much appreciated

Hi guys I've decided that its time to upscale my potato growing as i haven't got the ground space i've opted for a different approach. Trying to find some juice syrup barrels so if anybody knows of a good supplier or any ideas where to try. Only need 2 as i'm growing 4 varieties next season....

HiI have just purchased a dwarf stock apple and pear tree to grow in containers on my patio. They look as though they are at least 1 year old they have about 4-6 branches.My question, if anyone can help is: Should I prune them this winter or start from next winter 2012.Any help would be...

Hi, I have some cellery which has grown really well, but this week the leaves have developed some kind of rot and some of the sticks have long streaks of brown coloured soft rot. I don't know if this is because it has finished growing or is a disease, I thought you could leave cellery in the...

Next month I am taking delivery of the following1 x Blackberry 2 x Raspberry 2 x Redcurrant 2 x Blackcurrant 1 x Gooseberry 1 x Tayberry 12 x Strawberry 2 x Rhubarb plantsIs there any way i should prepare the ground for them.I will be planting them in my back garden which is...

Hi, has anybody tried growing pra variety "Pea Dorian" or another name "Mr Big" seem a lot of places sell the seed but I have not heard of them myself.

Hi all, just joined and looking for a bit of advice. I've read numerous books and articles about pruning espaliers but I'm finding it really difficult to get a consensus of opion, particularly when to prune. I'm planning to prune main stem side shoots above the third leaf beyond the basal...

I'm only a year out of date with pruning this tree which was planted in 2009. I think I need to improve the supports as well as spread the shoots a little bit more evenly.Unfortunately, the weight of an apple and some strong wind has broken the second shoot from the left. Do anyone have any...