Does copper tape really stop slugs & snails?
I have decided to give copper tape a go as a method of slug control this year. Here are my findings so far from March to late June in my garden.
Potato Blight: Organic control methods
Organic methods for avoiding the dreaded potato blight which will turn your potatoes into a black mush unless quick treatment.
Mildew resistant Courgettes varieties
Courgette can take a real hammering from powdery mildew. Here are a few resistant varieties and methods for minimising infection.
Tomato blight – How to prevent
Tomato Blight is becoming increasingly common in the allotment garden, how do we prevent it from effecting our tomatoes and potatoes?
Song Thrust
Snail predator Song Thrush & the UK
Encouraging more wildlife into our gardens can't be a bad thing. Many species of birds, including the song thrush, insects and other animals will happily devour many of the pests that we usually radicate using pesticedes and other nasties.