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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...
Increase growing space with Compact Grower Frame
What is the compact Grower Frame? The Grower system has long been a staple for gardeners with no greenhouse. The Compact Grower Frame caters for those with less space or...
Plant a hazel tree for home grown nuts! Whole Hazelnuts!!!!
All you need to know about planting a hazelnut tree and growing your own hazelnuts. From how to prepare the hazelnut seeds for planting to how to look after your...
The Essential Garden Tool for Strawberries & Salad Crops
Growing strawberries and salad leaves is one of life’s simple pleasures—until the pigeons, cabbage whites, slugs, and searing sunshine get involved! That’s where clever pest and weather protection solutions like the Haxnicks...
Step by step: How to grow carrots in planters
July is the last chance to plant carrots this year. One of the easiest ways to grow carrots successfully and easily is by sowing seeds directly into Carrot Planters - they're ideal for...
How to Protect Carrots from Carrot Fly
Carrot fly is a bug which lays their eggs in the soil around carrots. The adult carrot fly is approximately 9mm long. Carrot fly larvae hatch and eat their way...
How to Grow Beetroot - from sowing seeds to harvesting
Beetroot is a versatile vegetable that is easy to grow from seed. Not only can you eat the beets themselves buy you can also eat the leaves in the same...
Growing Swiss Chard in the UK: A Gardener's Guide
Swiss chard is a versatile vegetable that is easy to grow and can still be planted right up until September if you have the right spot for it. Read on...
9 Companion Plants to Grow with Cucumber Plants (and 3 to AVOID!)
Companion Planting is key to successfully growing cucumber plants from seed. In our latest blog you can discover 9 plants to plant alongside your cucumbers and 3 you should avoid.
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...
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...
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...