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Lots of slices of cut watermelon grown from seed filling the frame

How to grow watermelons from seed in the UK

The best time to plant watermelon seeds is late May but if you wait until then you risk them not ripening.  Read on for to discover how to get the...
Nicola Wallis
Frame filled with broad beans

How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden

Broad bean growing can be started early and they are easy to grow. Discover how and when to plant broad bean seeds to get a bumper crop from your vegetable...
Nicola Wallis
Haxnicks Carrot planter with carrots growing and harvested carrots on the ground next to it

Step by step: How to grow carrots in planters

One of the easiest ways to grow carrots successfully and easily is by sowing seeds directly into Carrot Planters - they're ideal for growing in small spaces such as patios, balconies and terraces!
Nicola Wallis
A Guide to Growing tomatoes in pots and planters

A Guide to Growing tomatoes in pots and planters

If you are growing tomatoes from seed then this blog is jam packed with gardening tips to help your tomato plants thrive and ensure a massive crop of juicy home...
Nicola Wallis
Taking a cutting to propagate new plants

What is Plant Propagation and how can it save you money...

  Propagation is the process of increasing the population or number of plants. There are 4 main methods of plant propagation.  The most common of which is taking cuttings.  Learn...
Sarah Talbot
3 Vegetable Plants to Always Plant Together - Three Sister's Planting

3 Vegetable Plants to Always Plant Together - Three Sister's Planting

What is the Three Sisters Planting Method? The Three Sisters Planting Method is an ancient practice dating back to almost three hundred years ago. Native American tribes such as the...
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow Collard Greens (aka Spring Greens in the UK)

How to Grow Collard Greens (aka Spring Greens in the UK)

Growing Spring Greens collard greens in February is a rewarding experience that will give you a head start on the gardening season. They are hardy, resilient, and easy to care...
Sarah Talbot
at lest 4 hemp potato planters possibly 6 standing on gravel outside and containing mature potato plants

A step by step guide to growing potatoes in containers

Can you grow potatoes in containers? It is super easy to grow potatoes in containers, easier than growing in the ground. Find out about the different seed potatoes, which potato planter to...
Nicola Wallis
How to Grow Garlic

How to Grow Garlic

The first decision to make is whether to plant hardneck garlic or softneck garlic.  Read on to discover the difference and our tips and tricks for planting both types of...
Nicola Wallis
Vase of sweet peas how to grow sweet peas the best way

How to Plant Sweet Peas in Winter

Sweet peas are gorgeous fragrant climbing plants that are great as cut flowers and a treat for the pollinators on your plot.  They grow well in the garden or in...
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow Blueberries in Pots in the UK

How to Grow Blueberries in Pots in the UK

Imagine having fresh blueberries in your garden.  This handy guide to growing  blueberries in containers will help you start growing a blueberry plant.  So whether you want to pick up...
Sarah Talbot
October Planting: Fruit and vegetables to grow in October

October Planting: Fruit and vegetables to grow in October

There’s still plenty to sow and plant out this month even though nights are getting longer, and temperatures are getting lower.
Nicola Wallis