An Englishman's Garden Adventures
Here is my approach to controlling a new pest that is ruining Agapanthus across the UK. The article includes the hows and whys of the Gall Midge lifecycle, and how we can use this knowledge to clear it from our garden.
I may never buy another box plantthanks to Box blight and Box Moth caterpillar. Box. I used to love it. … read more
The photo above shows the veg garden at the height of its growth in July this year. Vegetable growing is … read more
One of my apples (a triple cordon ‘Fiesta’) has suffered for a few years with infestations of Mussel Scale (Lepidosaphes ulmi). You can … read more
There are two types of squash. Winter squashes that are hard and starchy, harvested in the autumn once they are ripe, and stored for winter use. Here are the ones I grow…
Blight is a common disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes. It is a serious problem which is more or less … read more