Questions

I have a little veg plot in my garden, about 5 X 4 meters. 7-8 years ago it was producing plenty of excellent results. Basic stuff...lettuce, carrots, peas, spring onion...but it was always great fun. Last year several of my crops started off well, but then completely failed, and this year pretty much nothing grew, except the carrots...and they're not looking good. Any ideas of what's happened and what can I do to remedy?

I have 4 raised beds with vegetables in my garden. In one of my raised beds where I have started to grow beans I've noticed that the leaves are being eaten by something. I have protected against slugs with pellets and have checked for insects but cannot see any. The bed beside this has some beets and chard and something is also eating these leaves although not as bad. The other raised beds contain beets, peas, rocket, broccoli and spinach and have no problems. I've attached some photos that may help identification.

Have recently acquired an allotment. Digging done to clear it and now getting mixed messages re weeds. Do I cover it in black plastic to keep them down or do I bank it to let the frost get at it during the Winter. Not really intending to plant it til the Spring. That wise?

I have lettuce and radish growing in a window box. First some radish leaves got holes and now some lettuce are toppling over being eaten at the bottom of the stalk and have no roots.

What is the best way to control slugs and caterpillars on cabbage, turnips etc?

the Receptacle on my peas are being infested by a microscopic white grub which kills the flower. What is it and what can I do?