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What are the 2 types of Fennel and how to grow them

What are the 2 types of Fennel and how to grow them

Discover the differnce between the 2 sorts of fennel and why you might want to grow both.
Sarah Talbot
How to grow hazel trees, hazel bushes, hazel hedging and hazelnuts

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...
Sarah Talbot
The Essential Garden Tool for Strawberries & Salad Crops

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...
Sarah Talbot
Growing Swiss Chard in the UK: A Gardener's Guide

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...
Sarah Talbot
Growing Apple Trees from a Pip - your Quick Guide

Growing Apple Trees from a Pip - your Quick Guide

Your quick 5 Step guide to planting apples from seeds or pips. Growing your own apple tree is easy - discover how here.
Sarah Talbot
What is Plant Propagation and how can it save you money...

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 about...
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
3 Greenhouse Alternatives - which is right for you?

3 Greenhouse Alternatives - which is right for you?

Looking for greenhouse alternatives to start your vegetable garden or flower garden earlier? Click here to discover 3 ways to transform your garden experience. 
Sarah Talbot
Haxnicks Gardening tips how to grow asparagus the best way

How to Grow Asparagus from Seeds or Crowns in the UK

You have to be patient to grow asparagus from crowns and even more patient to grow asparagus from seed.  But both are definitely worth the effort.  Read on to discover...
Sarah Talbot
How to grow your own pear tree from seed

How to grow your own pear tree from seed

Growing a pear tree from seed is possible, isn’t difficult and can be very rewarding if you have the patience as it takes time and care for a fruit tree...
Nicola Wallis
The 'How and Why' of Attracting more bees to our Vegetable Gardens

The 'How and Why' of Attracting more bees to our Vegetable Gardens

Bees are essential pollinators, responsible for about one-third of the food we eat. Unfortunately, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Discover how and why...
Sarah Talbot