How to grow watermelons from seed in the UK
The best time to plant watermelon seeds is late May but if you wait until then you risk them not ripening. Read on for to discover how to get the...
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Growing Apple Trees from a Pip - your Quick Guide
Your quick 5 Step guide to planting apples from seeds or pips. Growing your own apple tree is easy - discover how here.
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...
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...
How to Plant and Grow Damson Trees in the UK
Damson trees are a good choice if you like making jams or pies. They are like a plum but the damson tree is far less fussy and will give you...
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 growing a blueberry plant. So whether you want to pick up...
How to Care for your Apple Trees in the UK
How to Care for Apple Trees Caring for apple trees involves regular watering, feeding, mulching, and pruning to maintain a healthy tree and encourage fruit production. Caring for New Apple...
How to Grow Apples from Seed
Can I grow an Apple from seed? Ever eaten an apple and wondered how to grow an apple tree? Or pondered whether you could plant the pips and grow your own...
How to Choose & Plant Apple Trees
Do you need more than one apple tree in your garden for pollination? What variety of apple tree is best for you? Read on to find out all the questions...
How to grow your own pear tree from seed
Growing a pear tree from seed is possible, isn’t difficult and can be very rewarding if you have the patience as it takes time and care for a fruit tree...
How to Grow Gooseberry Plants in the UK
Gooseberries, with their deliciously tangy taste, have been a garden favourite for generations. Whether you’re planning to grow gooseberries for making jam, desserts, or eating them fresh, a gooseberry bush...
Easy Rhubarb & Ginger Jam recipe - how to deal with a glut of rhubarb
Its a while since I have written. I have been too busy enjoying the weather and the garden but thought I would just share this amazing late season recipe with...