Keith & Freya are on the plot cutting back the grass for the first time in months as a few weeks of heavier rain in England has spurred growth. It's time to plant out the spring greens for 2026, remembering to net the plants to keep the butterflies and birds off a crop which will feed us from next March. Freya is also planting some spicy salad leaves and Mizuna and the potato harvest for 2025 continues with our reds.

It's time to dig down and shout,"Potatoes! " as we uncover our main crop for 2025! It's been a hot and dry summer in England and that's not always conducive to getting a good crop of spuds... But we never give up! Will we get mighty Maris Piper or Diminutive Desree? Listen along as Freya & Keith fork around on the plot this week!

Keith & Freya are making sure the Brussel Sprout plants are securely anchored in the ground to ensure a brill crop for Christmas 2025. It really makes a difference if they are! The battle with Cabbage White caterpillars continues and now a new enemy is with us, Brassica whitefly! These dusty little varmints will ruin the hearts of your greens this Autumn/Fall. Also, time to divide your rhubarb plants to get a bigger crop of stalks with your custard next year!

Keith & Freya are on the plot and picking this week as we start the harvest for 2025. The great English summer we have had has been dry but productive, suiting some crops more than others. But today we discuss what has fed us and what has struggled a little in these warm and sunny conditions over the growing season. We've got edible grapes, all grown outside and ripening now as the farmers bring in the combine harvesters in the Cotswolds.

Keith & Freya are collecting seeds and planning next year's garlic and shallot crop. You can save money and get the best seed crops available if you think ahead to next year, now. Some tips on how to help the pollinators and we have had to identify a rogue poo on the plot...... We logged onn to Poo-Gle to find out what's been feasting and defecating by the allotment shed........

Keith & Freya are on the plot today with watering cans in hand as this year's fab English summer continues. But it's not all been success in the sunshine. This week we hear about the successes and failures as the very dry season continues. Some crops have been abundant with others needing a bit more TLC.

Keith & Freya are sitting back on a sunny day and spotting the butterflies they see on the plot for the Great Butterfly Watch 2025.... It's a way for us growers to help the scientists record the species visiting us this year. But hurry! Time is running out to participate. They're also potting on their spring greens for 2026 and thinking about spring and summer bedding as well, to attract next year's generations of pollinators!