I have been growing veg and flowers for as long as I remember. And their management as a groundsmen of an estate. I have over the last couple years I have noticed something, but not being able to put my finger on what that is. Plants struggling to take hold. Mature plants just giving up the ghost. Plants not putting on healthy growth in prime conditions. In the estate there are many ornamental shrubs biannual and perennials. The biennials would be prolific self seeders. This year it has been so noticeable that biennials have not grown. The perennials seem stressed where grow has been weak. This has also noticeable in the allotment and the orchard. The apple and pears are carrying 70% less fruit this year. Early veg has been weedy. On the estate there watering systems so it not down water stress. This is well drawn water I would add. It feels like there is some changing and I don’t buy the climate crisis. Is anyone else noticing similar issues???

We’ve been adding more things fir nature especially for the birds 🦅 We are 100% chemical free growers and the importance of nurturing nature is huge Encouraging bird bees and bugs is crucial as we move towards a better more sustainable growing environment 🥰❤️🙏

Hi guys I’ve been up since early this morning collecting slugs and snails from around the gardens tunnels and green house Yesterday was so hot they were all out as the sun dropped to get food and water and caused huge carnage I’m completely chemical free so one of my only defences is being there and picking them off one at a time I do use frass from Mad Company that is ground soldier ants that gives on a fragrance that slugs hate Keep a watch out guys as someone always wants to eat your hard work What do you use against pests in your countries ?

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My peas this year haven't done so well.... How about everyone else?