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September in the garden
Join us for some hot tips on bug prevention, successional seed sowing, harvesting remaining winter vegetables and fertilising
What are the 7 layers of a Food Forest
Follow our guide on the 7 layers of a Food Forest.
What are genetically modified seeds?
Genetically Modified crops are a step beyond hybrids. By definition GM seed is unnatural.
What are open pollinated seeds?
Open Pollinated Seeds are pollinated by natural means. These varieties remain true-to-type, year after year.
What are Hybrid seeds?
Hybrid seeds are the result of human manipulated pollination between two distinct varieties.
Meet our rhubarb grower
The history and geniality of what we grow is imperative to our mission of preserving heirlooms, so it's no surprise that our rhubarb crowns have a long rich...
Cooking with beetroot
Beetroot is the ultimate winter go-too in the kitchen. Roasted with garlic or grated into a salad with green beans or pickled, they’re an extremely versatile vegetable.
How to care for bare root roses when they arrive
Bare root roses travel well and remain fresh during transit, however there are some important tips to know.
How to prune roses in winter
Roses need pruning at least twice a year, to deadhead spent blooms in Summer and a stronger prune in winter.