There are a few things you can do over the colder months to help protect your strawberry plants and boost their summer fruit yield.
It’s never too early to get a head start on your home-growing journey and there are several flower and vegetable seeds that you can sow in january.
Raspberry plants are fairly easy to care for and you’re thinking of adding autumn raspberry treats to your collection of edible plants, you won’t be disappointed.
You can grow plenty of crops in winter, even in an unheated greenhouse. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of some of the easiest crops to grow in a greenhouse during the colder months.
Would you like to have fresh vegetables throughout the winter season? There are many varieties of vegetables that do just fine in the cold, in fact, some even prefer it.
Potatoes are one of the most delicious and versatile vegetables and they’re also really easy to grow! Find out how to make your own simple potato planter box.
Tomatoes are so easy to grow that even a novice gardener can be successful! Growing tomatoes in a planter box will increase your chances of success, as this provides them with enough warmth and nutrition to last a whole growing season.
There are few things more satisfying than growing and picking your own home-grown vegetables, salad or herbs. Learn how to build a planter box for vegetables and get started on your food growing journey.
Like the idea of growing your own produce? Find out what to grow in a vegetable planter box and how to get the best results.
If you fancy planting up a herb box for your kitchen windowsill or creating an outdoor herb planter garden, we’ve rounded up some of the best herb planter boxes.
Here’s our guide to the best herbs to grow in a planter box and how to get the best results.
Nature has designed many climbing vegetables and fruit from beans to fruiting squash. Read on to see which vegetables will benefit from using trellis and why to use it.
Are you wondering when or even how to trellis your squash plants? Squash belong to a group of fruits that grow on large plants. Trellising them might seem like a great idea, but is it possible? Find out!
Whether you are growing vine or bush tomatoes, there are several reasons for trellising these cheery fruits as they grow.
A climbing trellis is not ideal, but find out how your strawberry plants can thrive by understanding just what they need to provide you with juicy red fruit!
A vine cucumber needs a trellis or climbing frame. Learn how to train your cucumber on a trellis and what types of trellis might suit your pot or garden.
Growing beans in your garden? Let’s look at the most commonly grown bean varieties that need the support of a trellis and the best time to trellis them.
Vegetable garden ideas for every space, from full-sized beds to balconies and patios – get growing today!
Maximise your yield and minimise your effort with square foot gardening – a practical, easy way to grow crops in any garden.
Raised bed gardening can make a cluttered garden look tidy, or create depth in an empty space. Read our tips for raising your garden beds!
Check out our list of the 10 easiest, most rewarding and all-round best vegetables for container gardening.
Learning how to grow basil is a practical way to get your fingers green and start cultivating edible plants, even in a small space.
Learn how to improve your garden soil in six, simple steps, and enjoy happy, healthy flowers and crops year after year.
Our list of the 10 best plants for kids to grow will encourage them to have fun in the garden and have a better understanding of the natural world.
Growing crops can be tough without full sun in your garden. Here are 21 vegetables to grow in shade, with tips on how to keep them healthy.
Enjoy a garden that’s literally good enough to eat by growing a foodscape. These 22 foodscaping ideas will get you started.
Choosing to grow vegetables in hanging baskets is an efficient use of space, giving you fantastic foliage and also leaving you with something delicious to enjoy at the end of the season.
An aphid population can destroy gardens, houseplants and vegetable patches. Read these tips for getting rid of aphids to save your plants!
Learn how to grow strawberries at home, and enjoy the perfect treat for a summer’s day – with cream, in Pimm’s, or as a fresh treat on their own.
Learning how to grow sweetcorn in your garden will reward you with stunning foliage and delicious golden cobs to enjoy at the dinner table.
If you like a little bit of kick in your kitchen, learning how to grow chilli peppers is going to be a very satisfying experience.
Companion planting is all about knowing which vegetables can be grown together to get the best out of your kitchen garden.
Versatile, delicious and packed with nutrients, carrots are a winner at the dinner table. Learn how to grow carrots in your garden at home.
Enjoy more fresh salads and crunchy garnishes with home-grown ingredients by learning how to grow cucumbers in your own garden.
It’s time to bring life back into your vegetable patch, and prepare your plates for these delicious garden vegetables to plant in spring.
There are so many ways to enjoy potatoes that it makes them one of the most practical crops to start producing at home.
Tomatoes are a rewarding crop, and you can get an excellent harvest from just a few plants. Learn how to grow tomatoes in your garden here!
Green beans, also known as string beans or French beans, are super easy to grow in the UK.
Cabbage is a nutritious plate-filler, and a fantastic crop to start growing at home.
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as serving up a plate with food that’s come from your own garden.
Try our easy indoor herb garden ideas to discover how simple, satisfying (and delicious) growing your own ingredients can be!
When it comes to gardening, there’s not much that’s more satisfying than taking something you’ve grown and bringing it in to eat.