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How to grow winter salad, the best way to grow winter salad leaves

A Guide to When to Plant Winter Salads

Many people are surprised to know that you can grow salad in winter very successfully without needing too much space or even a greenhouse. A sheltered spot and a little...
Sarah Talbot
beetroot - the best way to grow beetroot

How to Grow Beetroot - from sowing seeds to harvesting

Growing Beetroot Beetroot are easy to grow and ideal for anyone new to vegetable gardening. Most people think of it as a pickled salad vegetable. The young leaves can be...
Sarah Talbot
The Ultimate Guide to Growing French Beans in Containers (Dwarf & Climbing)

The Ultimate Guide to Growing French Beans in Containers (Dwarf & Climbing)

French beans come in either dwarf or climbing varieties and are the perfect choice for small space growers to grow beans from seed on a balcony, patio or roof terrace. ...
Sarah Talbot
Haxnicks gardening advice how to grow rhubarb the best way

Beginners Guide to Growing Rhubarb Crowns or Seeds

Discover how to grow rhubarb from seed or rhubarb crowns.  All you need to know from when and where to plant it to how to force and harvest it.
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow your own Maca Root in containers

How to Grow your own Maca Root in containers

Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a versatile and nutritious root vegetable ideally suited to growing in the UK. Great for your edible garden, tiny gardens, balconies or anyone wil...
Sarah Talbot
Cane rings, cane supports & other plant support products for sweetpeas and other climbing flowers

5 Simple but decorative plant support ideas

Discover 5 simple to use easy decorative plant support ideas to inspire you.  Suitable for supporting all climbing plants including vegetable plants such as climbing beans and peas and flowers...
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow Broad Beans in Pots and Containers

How to Grow Broad Beans in Pots and Containers

Don't let lack of space stop you growing broad beans in pots and containers.  Here is your step by step guide to growing broad beans from seed in garden planters.
Sarah Talbot
April Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in April

April Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in April

April is a busy time of year for growing vegetables in the UK with lots of seeds, sown earlier in the year, now needing to be transplanted and others to...
Nicola Wallis
haxnicks- bamboo scoop- garden scoop - compost/ earth scoop- sustainable/compostable

Product Bite: Sustainable Bamboo Scoop for easier gardening

The Bamboo Scoop is a generously proportioned tool for quickly filling pots, planters and seed trays. It is the sustainable alternative to plastic scoops and is biodegradable and fully home compostable after...
Tildenet Marketing
Marigolds great for companion planting - learn how to do companion planting

5 Top Tips For Garden Companion Planting

Companion planting is where two or more crops are grown together for the benefit of one, or all. It is a must for organic gardeners or anyone who wants to...
Sarah Talbot
How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden

How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden

Broad beans, or Fava beans as they are called in the USA, are a very popular bean.  Around 10,000 tonnes are grown commercially in the UK every year. They are...
Nicola Wallis
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 your blueberry growing journey.  So whether you want to pick up...
Sarah Talbot