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10 reasons to Plant potatoes in Planters not the Ground

Here are 10 reasons to use potato planters to grow potatoes that you might not know. Click through to see why growing potatoes in containers is so much better than...
Sarah Talbot
A Guide to Winter Fruit Bush Pruning in the UK

A Guide to Winter Fruit Bush Pruning in the UK

Winter is a great time to prune bushes and trees as they are dormant.  But you can also damage them if you get it wrong.  Discover all you need to...
Sarah Talbot
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
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
Growing from Kitchen Scraps - more free plants!

Growing from Kitchen Scraps - more free plants!

  In terms of total mass, fresh fruits and veg account for the largest food waste at a consumer level which significantly impacts climate change. Did you know that instead...
Nicola Wallis
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
March Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in March

March Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in March

Discover what to grow in your vegetable garden in March, which seeds to sow and what measures to take to get your allotment or garden ready for planting.  peas
Nicola Wallis
How to Grow Spring Cabbages from seed in the UK

How to Grow Spring Cabbages from seed in the UK

Spring cabbages are eaten in Spring but planted towards the end of summer.  Read on to discover all you need to know about planting, caring for and harvesting Spring Cabbages...
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
Choosing the Right Rootrainer

Choosing the Right Rootrainer

What are Rootrainers? Rootrainers are planting cells that have been used by professional growers for decades. Their three main advantages are: Plant roots are Air Pruned resulting in stronger healthier...
Sarah Talbot