Issue 31 Out Now!

The 10th anniversary issue of Pip – Issue 31 – is here, and it’s a big moment for the Pip team and for everyone who has supported Pip along the way over its 10 year journey.

Hand Pollinating For Seed Saving: Cucurbits

By hand pollinating your cucurbit flowers you can ensure the seeds you save from the resulting fruit will always be true to type. The Cucurbitaceae family, which consists of zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber, melons, gourds, luffa and marrows, is one of the most promiscuous genus of plants.  Their insatiable desire to cross-pollinate with one another makes […]