Posts by Ann-Marie

Our Guide to Growing Sweet Peas We love sweet peas as they are one of the easiest plants to grow and thrive pretty much anywhere. They have a delicious scent and come in a wide variety of colours; from the creamy Mrs Collier to the glamorous Almost Black and every shade in between, there really is…

The Chilli Grower’s Guide to Scoville Ratings! Hot chilli pepper plants are known for adding bold colours and vibrancy to the greenhouse and packing a punch in the kitchen. To help you decide which peppers to pick, we’ve included a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating on each of our listings ranging from 1 pepper for…

Our guide to Chitting Your Potatoes So, you’ve ordered your potatoes and they’ve now arrived, but what’s the next step? We thoroughly recommend chitting your potatoes – this is a way of starting the growth process of your seed potatoes before they get put in the ground, and it helps them to be more robust…

How to Select The Right Potatoes Have you ever dreamt of growing your own potatoes but you have no idea where to start? Or perhaps you have a tried and tested favourite, but you’re looking to improve your harvest or to try something new? We’ve put together this handy potato guide to help you get…