Ask the expert with Jo Blackwell

Ask The Expert

We are passionate about our gardening here at Harrod Horticultural and encounter the same pests, diseases and general garden problems as everybody else. Over the years we have developed products and come up with a lot of ways to make our kitchen garden as productive as possible while maintaining our organic gardening ethos.

So for advice on any gardening problem, put us to the test, we are confident we can help - email webteam@harrod.uk.com

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Blind Brassicas

Can you tell me what causes Brassicas to grow "blind" and can this be prevented or cured?

Is it a rat or a squirrel?

Please advise the best choice of humane pest control trap

Net Ties, Twine or Net Clips

Please advise what to use to join two sections of netting together

Infestation of Whitefly

My Infestation of Whitefly has been horrendouson my tomato plants...

New Potatoes for Christmas Dinner

I intend to keep the spud tubs outside for now and then move them into the Greenhouse as the weather changes

Davastation by Cabbage White

Devastation by Cabbage White - should I use fleece or mesh?

Greenhouse Heating

Extend your growing season in the Greenhouse by providing winter heat

Rabbit problems in the Garden

We have a rabbit problem in our garden, and last year was the first of 31 years at living here that we saw them

Roaming Red Spider Mite

Over run by Red Spider Mite?

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