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Veg Gardening UK

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🌱 Inspiring the UK to grow their own organic food and learning from an experienced community of growers! 🍅 🥕 Sharing tips, tricks, and encouragement for sustainable, homegrown veggies 🌽

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 30

Take stock – what worked well this month? Make notes for next year.
🗣️ What’s your biggest win (or lesson) this June?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thin out apples and pears – it helps the rest grow bigger and better.
📏 How do you decide how many to leave per cluster?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 28

Sow dwarf French beans now – they’re quick and reliable before autumn.
🥗 How do you cook yours – steamed, sautéed, or raw?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 27

Harvest courgettes small – better flavour and more keep coming.
💭 Ever had a monster one sneak up on you?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 26

Chillies and peppers need sun and shelter – perfect for greenhouses or sunny patios.
🔥 What’s your favourite variety to grow in the UK?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 25

Deadhead herbs like basil to keep new leaves coming.
🌿 Any tips for preserving fresh herbs through summer?

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Sue C Harrington @stitchysue.bsky.social · Jun 21

Outside, Brighton UK.
I'm not getting much in the way of male flowers, 2 so far, v small, v little pollen - about 10 females - Konsa F1, are my cu fruits going to fail as a result? I've searched unsuccessfully for info.

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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · Jun 24

Team cane - means I keep more of a regular eye on them.

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David Livingston @1greenmantle.bsky.social · Jun 23

... nitrogen ...er ..I make it myself 😜

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 24

Tie in French beans gently as they climb – supports = stronger growth.
🪴 Are you team cane, string, or wigwam?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 23

Make comfrey tea for a free liquid feed – rich and easy to brew.
🧪 What’s your secret ingredient for homemade fertiliser?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 22

Remove side shoots from cordon tomatoes to boost fruit production.
🍅 Bush or cordon – which do you prefer and why?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 21

Summer solstice! The perfect time to sow something new.
🌼 What are you planting this weekend?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 20

Mulch thirsty plants like courgettes to keep moisture in.
♻️ Do you use homemade compost as mulch?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 19

Weeding little and often helps crops thrive – and clears your head too.
🧘 What’s your favourite mindful gardening task?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sow Florence fennel now for a late summer harvest.
🧄 Any companion plants you’d recommend?

Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sweetcorn likes company – plant in blocks for better pollination.
🌽 How many plants do you grow per block?

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · Jun 16

Outdoors (UK Midlands)

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 16

Keep cucumber roots moist to avoid bitter fruit.
🌞 Are you growing yours outdoors or under cover?

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Zoe G she/her @zoegr.bsky.social · Jun 15

and beetroot and horseradish dip or beetroot houmous

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Zoe G she/her @zoegr.bsky.social · Jun 15

beetroot risotto

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 15

Sow beetroot every few weeks for sweet, tender roots all summer.
🍽️ Pickled, roasted or raw – how do you eat yours?

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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · Jun 14

Leaves - we are lucky enough to have lots of trees on our property, so have them in abundance. They make a brilliant mulch.

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · Jun 14

I just occasionally throw chicken manure pellets at mine

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · Jun 14

Feed fruit bushes now to support healthy fruiting.
🍇 Do you mulch with compost, feed with liquid, or both?

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