How to save your favourite plants from slugs the organic way
Slugs are the No 1 pest of garden plants. Slugs attack most garden plants especially in the spring and autumn. The blog explains how you can fight back with safe
17 February 2022
Where do Ladybirds Live?
Ladybirds are one of your best friends when it comes to looking after your garden. These small red/orange beetles with black spots might look cute, but they are actually fierce
29 October 2021
Customer Question – Controlling Aphids in poly-tunnel
Q. “Hello! I am looking for some advice on controlling aphids. This is the first time I’ve had a problem with them and blame a bought in plant! I have
8 July 2021
Customer Question – Controlling Sciarid Fly?
Q. “I have sciarid flies on at least 2 plants currently indoors I was going to order some “Zoot off” but wonder if this will enough on it’s own. I
26 May 2021
Customer Question – Nematodes for Wireworm
Q. “I would like some help with nematodes please. I have found Wireworm in some of my garden veg beds. I have also seen the click beetle near the beds,
11 May 2021
Customer Question – Aphids and Ladybird Larvae
Q. “Last year I had a mad amount of aphids destroying plants in the summer months. I would like to order some ladybird larvae this year, but the aphids haven’t
10 May 2021
Customer Question – Are these aphids?
Q. “I ‘m sending you a few photos as I need some help to identify insects that are causing havoc to my plants indoors. It’s a morning sunny extension to
20 April 2021
Announcing Slug Week – 5th to the 11th April
Does your town – or even your garden – have the most slugs in the country? Is it a slime hot spot? And maybe, hiding under one of your garden
17 March 2021
Protecting Your Garden From Slugs – Some Things you Didn’t Know!
Every gardener knows the havoc an infestation of slugs can have in the garden. Some people may think slugs are horrible slimy things which is understandable. But like so many
20 January 2021
Positive beginnings made way for a sluggish end.
By Carole Hogarth My allotment is on a parish council-run allotment site in the small village where I live, my husband has the plot next to mine and we spend
20 January 2021
