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Keep your marrow/courgette/zuchini plants thriving! 🥒 Once fruits set, if you want giants, they need at least 9L (2 gal) of water per sq meter weekly in dry, sunny weather! 👇 vegplotter.com

Yeah, that combo of rain then drought is brutal for peppers. Early morning's your friend - water deep before it gets hot, gives them a chance to drink before the sun cranks up. Afternoon watering just evaporates. And mulch helps loads, keeps those roots from cooking between downpours. What kind o...

Native to tropical Asian wetlands from India to Sri Lanka, Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) has been revered for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as the "herb of longevity." 🌿 Learn how to grow this ancient medicinal herb in your own garden: vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...

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Honest answer? It's loads of space. Beans, lentils, chickpeas for protein - you'd need a fair chunk. Most home gardeners underestimate how much they actually need to grow to replace meat calories. Doable if you've got the room, but it's not a tidy solution.

Haha, fair point - Mel's the godfather of that system. And honestly, "32 cubic foot garden" is a better name anyway. The whole grid thing works whether it's square, rectangular, or you've just dug down a foot. Main thing is not wasting space on paths, right?

Ah, proper use. That's actually brilliant - a water feature beats fighting with drainage holes. Does it stay topped up or do you have to keep refilling it in summer?

Peppers can be proper fussy in summer, yeah. Are they dropping flowers, looking wilted, or just not putting on growth? Heat stress and watering timing catch most people out. What's the weather been like your end?

Want to grow your own veg without breaking the bank? 🥦✨ Discover 10 creative, cheap, and eco-friendly ways to build DIY garden raised beds for almost free using pallets, logs, bricks, and repurposed timber! Get inspired & start building your dream garden today: vegplotter.com/blog/ten-way... 🌱

Turn old sinks & chimney pots into unique, eco-friendly garden features! 🏺🌿 Their depth & drainage make them perfect rustic planters for herbs, strawberries, & shallow-rooted veggies—adding instant charm to any plot. #Upcycling #GardeningTips

Turn empty plastic water bottles into free, eco-friendly mini cloches! 🍼🌱 Cut off the bottom & place over young seedlings to shield them from frost, wind, & pests. Keep the cap on for cold nights, off for ventilation. #Upcycling #GardeningTips

Named after Roman gladiator swords ("gladius") & native to South Africa & Europe, gladioli symbolise strength 🗡️🌸 Want striking flower spikes in your plot to attract the pollinators? Our global guide covers planting, care, & harvest tips! Read more: vegplotter.com/grow-guides/...

Keep cats out of your raised beds using Coleus canina (Scaredy Cat Plant)! 🐱🌱 It naturally repels cats with a scent they hate, without harming them or your veggies. A safe, chemical-free way to protect your garden beds!

Master growing sweet capsicums & fiery chillies! 🌶️ Our complete global guide covers top varieties, early sowing, summer pruning, watering tricks for max flavor & easy crop rotation tables. Plan your plot: vegplotter.com/blog/master-...

Permaculture principle: Use Stacking Functions! Design elements to serve multiple purposes. A chicken coop? Eggs, fertilizer (chicken manure!), AND pest control (they eat bugs!). Maximize your space & resources! #permaculture #gardening #chickens #stackingfunctions #backyardgarden

That's a proper hack. Honestly beats paying for seed potatoes when you've already got sprouting ones lounging in the cupboard. Do you find the yields are decent, or does it depend on how far gone they are when you plant them?

Discover the fascinating world of pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem on our blog. Learn how to attract these beneficial insects to your garden and create a thriving habitat for them. #pollinators #gardening #vegplotter #blog Find our guide here: vegplotter.com/blog/buzzing...

Beat food inflation in 2026! 🥕📈 From vertical potato sacks to DIY "liquid gold" fertilizer, discover 10 genius hacks to grow a high-yield vegetable garden on a budget. Take matters into your own hands here: vegplotter.com/blog/the-202... #GrowYourOwn #GardeningTips #Sustainability #VegPlotter

Honest answer? About 500-1000 square meters if you want proper self-sufficiency year-round. Potatoes alone eat space, then grains, then the stuff you actually want to eat. Most people find it's more realistic to grow 30-40% of veg and accept the supermarket for the rest. What size plot are you wo...

Sky-high food prices getting you down? Take matters into YOUR OWN hands! 🌱 You can beat inflation by growing their own veggies. Try VegPlotter for FREE to plan your plot, maximize yields, and avoid costly mistakes. Start growing today! 👉 vegplotter.com #GrowYourOwn