Growing Swiss Chard in the UK: A Gardener's Guide
Hello today, we are diving into the wonderful world of Swiss chard, a nutritious and versatile leafy green that can be easily grown in the UK. We say 'green' but...
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How to Care for your Lemon Tree in the UK
Lets dive into how to care for your lemon tree. But first, if you don't have one yet (or are on a budget and want another one) then head here to discover how...
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...
How to Grow Loofahs (or luffas!) from seed
Many people don't realise that the Loofah (Luffa or Loofa!) you use to scrub your back is actually a plant. And Good News! Unlike sea sponges, which are animals under threat due...
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and increasingly popular vegetable and is certainly able to grow outdoors in the milder areas of the UK. They are grown more often in southern...
How to Grow Komatsuna or Mustard Spinach
Have you heard of komatsuna? Sometimes known as mustard spinach or Japanese mustard spinach, it is a very hardy leafy winter green. If you are a fan of oriental brassicas...
Microgreen Mats: the quick and clean way to grow nutritious little plants
Discover how to use Microgreens mats to grow a crop of nutritious, healthy microgreens.
How to care for Olive Trees in pots
Whether you want to add an Olive Trees to your plot for its lovely silver foliage or want it as a feature inside your home, it makes sense to grow...
Step by step guide for growing pak choi in the ground
What is Pak Choi? The standard Pak Choi (sometimes known as Bok Choy) is juicy, crisp, and fast maturing. It has a good, strong flavour, good resistance to bolting and fast...
September Planting: Fruit and vegetables to grow in September
Discover what to plant in your vegetable garden in September: leafy greens, root veggies, herbs, spring bulbs. Perfect for autumn gardening & early harvests!
May Edition: Grow your Christmas dinner
Since sowing the first of the Christmas vegetable seeds back in April lots of exciting developments should have happened and now plants some can be transplanted outside or to their...
April Edition: Grow your Christmas dinner
It may seem like a lifetime away and with summer approaching, the last thing you want to think about, but now is the time to start sowing seeds of certain...