Find our blogs on a host of topics from building vegetable tunnels to information on companion planting with the link below. vegplotter.com/blog

Grow your own veggies to slash carbon footprints! 🌿 Reduces food miles, packaging waste, and chemical use. Use recycled materials for an eco-boost. Dig into a greener future! 🌎 #GrowYourOwn #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving

Toads are garden allies! 🌱 They control pests, enhance biodiversity, and thrive in organic settings. Attract them with water, shelter, and a pesticide-free environment for a healthier garden. Here’s one we caught on camera!

Have you ever grown 🌽 Sweetcorn? Are there any new plants you are going to try this year? What's your garden challenge? #GardenChallenge #GrowSomethingNew

Ever thought about growing your own ginger? 🫚 It’s the medicinal plant of 2026! Our latest guide covers everything from sprouting store-bought rhizomes to harvesting your spicy crop. 🪴 Check out the ultimate guide here: vegplotter.com/blog/growing... #gardensky 🥕✨

Spring is definitely in the air! 🌱 Caught some photos of a bumble bee investigating the newly arisen snowdrops at the allotment. The beauty of nature never ceases to amaze. #allotmentlife #bumblebee #snowdrops

As we edge closer to spring, it's an ideal moment for all garden enthusiasts to begin making plans. Design your garden on VegPlotter, prep your soil, and start some seedlings indoors. Let's cultivate growth and renewal. 🌿#GardeningSeason #HelloFebruary

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Indoor gardeners, assemble! 🌿 What's sprouting in your indoor gardens? Tomatoes, peppers, chillies? Share your seedling successes and inspire others with your vibrant indoor garden adventures! 🍅🌶️🔥 #IndoorGardening #GrowYourOwn #ChilliLovers

Maximize your garden's potential with these companion planting pairs: Tomatoes love Basil, Carrots thrive with Onions, Beans support Corn growth, Cucumbers climb Sunflowers, and Lettuce benefits from Chives or Garlic nearby. #GardeningTips #CompanionPlanting #vegplotter

In the realm of vegetable gardening, each plot, whether a homestead, school garden, market garden or small farm, tells its own unique story. You, the gardener, are at the heart of this story, shaping and nurturing your garden through the seasons. #gardening #growyourown

🌌🥔 Did you know? Potatoes were the first tuber grown in space! In 1995, NASA and the University of Wisconsin teamed up to grow potatoes aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. This was a giant leap for spud-kind, paving the way for sustainable food sources on long space missions! 🚀🌱

Revolutionize your small space gardening with recycled gutter planters! Perfect for herbs, strawberries, and leafy greens. A smart, water-saving solution that adds a unique touch to any urban garden. 🌿🍓 #UrbanGardening #GutterGarden #growyourown #planning #allotment

What did the potato say to its sweetheart on Valentine's Day? "I find you a-peeling!"

Jumpstart your garden with a simple tip: pre-soak your peas, beans, squash, and cucumbers seeds overnight! 🌱 It speeds up germination and gives your plants a healthy head start. #GardeningTips #SeedStarting

🌱 Get planning with VegPlotter and reap the rewards of your garden! 🍅🥕 Start your journey towards a bountiful harvest today. #Gardening #VegPlotter #growyourown #vegetables #planning #allotment #squarefootgardening 🌿👩‍🌾🌞

Maximize your garden's potential with VegPlotter! 🌱 Plan your layout easily, get month-by-month gardening guidance, and master crop rotation for healthier soil. Perfect for both beginners and pros. #GardeningMadeEasy #VegPlotter #CropRotation 🍅🥦🌼

Veggie names in the UK vs USA: 🇬🇧🇺🇸 1. Aubergine = Eggplant 2. Courgette = Zucchini 3. Swede = Rutabaga 4. Rocket = Arugula 5. Broad Bean = Fava Bean 6. Spring Onion = Scallion 7. Beetroot = Beet 8. Coriander = Cilantro 9. Runner Bean = Pole Bean 10. Cos Lettuce = Romaine

Did you know we have Referral Scheme? • Copy your unique referral link. • Share your referral link with your friends and family. • When someone signs up for a VegPlotter account using your referral link, you'll get one month of VegPlotter Essentials access for free! vegplotter.com/refer-a-friend

🌱🍅 What varieties of tomatoes are you planting this year? Are you trying any new types or sticking with your favorites? Share your picks and tips! #GardeningLove #TomatoSeason #GrowYourOwn

Find our blog here on the use of seaweed in the vegetable garden.

Spring into Action with VegPlotter! Dreaming of homegrown tomatoes bursting with flavor? Luscious salads overflowing with leafy greens? Spring might seem far away, but now's the perfect time to plan your dream garden with VegPlotter, the ultimate online veg plotting tool!

🌱 Transform your small space into a thriving garden! 🏡 Our app guides you through square foot gardening techniques, making it easy to plan and maximize your allotment. 📱💡 Start growing your dream garden today! #GardenPlanning #SquareFootGardening #UrbanGardening 🍅🥕

Now is the time to start planning your sweet peas. They’re delightful on the allotment and can be planted in late winter or early spring indoors, giving them a head start. Transplant them outdoors when the risk of frost has passed. Happy gardening! 🌱 #GardeningTips #sweetpeas

Quiz time! Can you guess the alternative name for an Alligator Pear? 🤔 Hint: It's creamy and green! #FoodTrivia #gardening #vegetables #growyourown #planning #allotment

Don’t toss those egg cartons! 🥚🌱 They’re the perfect biodegradable starters for your garden. Fill each cell with soil, drop in a seed, & watch them sprout on your windowsill. Once they’re ready, just cut the cups & plant them directly into the earth—zero waste, zero root shock. 🌍✨ #GardeningTips

Ever feel like your garden planning is a solo mission? It doesn’t have to be! 🌱 Come hang out in our official user community on Reddit. Whether you need a quick bit of advice, want to show off your harvest, or just fancy a chat with fellow growers. Pop in and say hi: www.reddit.com/r/vegplotter/

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February’s crisp air is the perfect signal to prep your garden for climbing veggies! 🪴 Instead of basic rows, try the "Living Wigwam"—lash 8ft bamboo poles with jute twine, leaving a hidden "doorway." It creates a magical, shaded fort for kids (& stable support for heavy beans). 🫛 #GYO #SpringPrep

Ready to grow? 🌿 Our latest guide is live! Learn how to design a high-performance herb garden using sustainable materials, peat-free soil, and clever companion planting. Get the ultimate 10-herb blueprint here: vegplotter.com/blog/designi...

Ever tried Fiddleheads? 🌿 These tightly coiled tips of the Ostrich Fern are a true Canadian spring delicacy! Found in damp forests from NB to ON, they taste like a mix of asparagus and snap peas. 🇨🇦 ⚠️ Remember: Always boil or steam them thoroughly before eating! #Foraging #Canada

Ever heard of South Africa’s "Potato of the Tropics"? 🇿🇦🥔 Meet the Amadumbe! Grown for centuries in KZN wetlands, this indigenous gem thrives in mud where others rot. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, packing more protein & amino acids than almost any root crop. Hardy, healthy, and homegrown! 🌿✨

Native to Europe and Asia, catnip (Nepeta cataria) contains nepetalactone, a natural chemical that triggers a blissful "high" in most felines. 🌿 Beyond kitty treats, it’s used in herbal teas for its calming effects on humans. Pro-tip: Grow it in full sun & in well-drained pot to stop spread🐱✨

Maximize your space by growing hanging basket strawberries! 🍓 They stay away from slugs, get great airflow, & look stunning. Top Tip: Use a self-watering basket or mulch with coco coir to keep soil moist—baskets dry out fast in the sun! #GardeningTips #Strawberries #VerticalGardening #GYO

What are the medicinal benefits of Thyme? Thymus vulgaris is a potent herbal remedy rich in thymol & carvacrol. Scientific research highlights its: • Respiratory Support: Acts as an expectorant to clear mucus. • Antimicrobial Power: Fights bacteria & fungi. • Anti-inflammatory: Soothes sore throats

Using eco-friendly options like burlap, wool blankets, or FSC-certified cardboard helps trap ground heat & suppress weeds without leaving microplastics in your soil. Warming your soil early accelerates microbial activity & improves germination rates for cool-weather crops like peas & radishes.

Ready to level up your backyard garden in 2026? 🌿 If you need help building & filling raised beds for a bumper harvest this year! Our latest blog is here which covers : ✅ 5 key benefits ✅ DIY wooden bed steps ✅ Brick & metal alternatives ✅ The perfect soil mix vegplotter.com/blog/elevate... #GYO

Transform your digital garden into a real-world reality with @VegPlotter’s new print feature! 🌿 Now, snapshot your garden plans with full scale rulers & grid lines. Perfect for mud-free, precise planting at the allotment. Read how: vegplotter.com/help/plots-a... #GardenPlanning #GYO #GardenDesign

Transform your garden’s "black gold" from chunky to silky! 🪴 Sifting compost through a sieve is the ultimate satisfying task—removing stones & debris to reveal that perfect, airy texture your seedlings crave. Your plants will thank you for the premium ground. 👩‍🌾✨ #GardeningTips #Compost

When the weather’s a washout, don't let your harvest fail! 🌧️🐝 If bees aren't flying, you can hand-pollinate courgettes yourself. Identify females by the tiny fruit at the base. Peel a male flower & press it into the female "trumpet." One male does it all! #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn #Bees

Maximize your herb harvest while you're away! 🌿 Before your holiday, cut back parsley, chervil, sorrel, & tarragon. Give them a final soak with a liquid fertilizer; you'll return to lush new growth. Freeze the clippings in bags immediately to keep them aromatic and fresh! ✈️🌱 #GardeningTips #Herbs

Protect your veg garden from extreme January weather! ❄️🌧️ Top Tip: Elevate pots with bricks and mulch beds to stop waterlogging. For heavy snow, use cloches, tunnels, and wigwams to shield winter greens from rot and the weight of the cold. 🥬 #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn #WinterGarden

Can you sow sweet peas in January? Yes! Sowing sweet peas indoors now creates hardy roots for earlier blooms. 🌱 1: Sow 2cm deep in toilet rolls. 🌱 2: Germinate at 15°C. 🌱 3: Move to a cool, frost-free spot once green shoots appear. Top tip: Pinch out tips at 10cm for bushier growth! #GardenTips

Planning your 2026 garden this weekend? 🥕 Don't just plant—plan for resilience. Our new guide covers the top drought-tolerant crops and how to use VegPlotter to map out a weather-proof layout. Read more: vegplotter.com/blog/how-to-... #GardenTwitter #FoodSecurity #VegPlotter

Discover the best in garden planning! 🌿 As seen in Homestead Living Magazine, VegPlotter is a top-tier tool for modern homesteaders. Whether you are mapping out rows or tracking crop rotations, our intuitive interface makes growing your own food easier than ever. Get more info at homesteadliving.com

Protect new seedlings by cleaning your greenhouse. Why now? * Increase Light: Removing algae & grime boosts light levels by up to 10%. * Pests : Deep cleaning kills pests like spider mites & fungal spores. * Prep for Spring: Sterilize pots & trays. Use warm soapy water or a citrus disinfectant.

Plan your most productive garden ever with VegPlotter! 🌿 The best vegetable garden planner for 2026 makes layout, crop rotation, & monthly task tracking effortless. Join thousands of growers using the top-rated software as seen on growfruitandveg.co.uk. Start today! #GardeningTips #GYO🥕🥦🍎

Maximize your harvest with the "Quick Crop" technique! 🥬🌱 Don't let bare soil go to waste. Sow fast-maturing spinach between slower rows of runner beans. By the time they need the extra space to fill out, the spinach is already on your plate! 🥗 Max your sq footage & boost productivity. 📈✨ #GYO

Winter bean prep? ❄️ Digging trenches in January is a game-changer. It lets organic matter break down early, creating a nutrient-rich "moisture reservoir" for thirsty roots. Plus, the frost-thaw cycle naturally aerates your soil! Prep now, feast later.🌱 #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn #JanuaryGardening

The ultimate tomato pro-tip? Once the soil is 15°C+ (60°F), bury them deep! 🌱 Pinch off the lower leaves and bury up to 2/3 of the stem. Those fuzzy hairs on the stalk will turn into a massive root system, making your plant way more drought-resistant and sturdy. 🍅