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How to Grow Broad Beans in 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.
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...
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.
All you need to know to Grow Wasabi in the UK
Can wasabi be grown in the UK? Whilst it may not be possible to achieve exactly the same results as natively grown wasabi, it is possible to grow it in...
March Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in March
We are finally heading towards spring; temperatures are increasing, and the days are beginning to lengthen. A large selection of seeds can be sown this month some of which can...
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...
What is Plant Propagation and how it can 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 takign cuttings. Learn about how...
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...
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...
6 Ways to solve your Carrot growing problems
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetable but they aren’t always easy to grow. Your first hurdle is the dreaded carrot fly. Its unusual to have to think of...
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...
5 Easy Ways to protect your plants from frost
Plant protection is important in winter but there are other things you can do to help reduce the impact of frost in the garden.