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Lots of slices of cut watermelon grown from seed filling the frame

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...
Nicola Wallis
Growing Apple Trees from a Pip - your Quick Guide

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.
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
How to Plant and Grow Damson Trees in the UK

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...
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow Blueberries in Pots in the UK

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...
Sarah Talbot
How to Care for your Apple Trees in the UK

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...
Sarah Talbot
Apples on an apple tree with Haxnicks gardening tips how to grow apples from seed the best way

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...
Sarah Talbot
how to choose apple trees, growing apples

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...
Sarah Talbot
How to grow your own pear tree from seed

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...
Nicola Wallis
How to Grow Gooseberry Plants in the  UK

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...
Sarah Talbot
Haxnicks gardening advice how to grow rhubarb the best way

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...
Sarah Talbot