Choosing the Right Rootrainer
What are Rootrainers? Rootrainers are planting cells that have been used by professional growers for decades. Their three main advantages are: Plant roots are Air Pruned resulting in stronger healthier...
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October Planting: Fruit and vegetables to grow in October
There’s still plenty to sow and plant out this month even though nights are getting longer, and temperatures are getting lower.
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...
How to Grow Asparagus from Seeds or Crowns in the UK
You have to be patient to grow asparagus from crowns and even more patient to grow asparagus from seed. But both are definitely worth the effort. Read on to discover...
Product Bite: Victorian Bell Cloches - plant protection
Victorian Bell Cloches are garden cloches that cover individual plants and protect them from frost, heavy rain, harsh winds and pests. The cloches have adjustable air vents which offer temperature...
Grow your own fresh Salad leaves anyone?
Salad in Raised Beds and Rapid Rootrainers WEEK 1 First of all, I haven't sown a seed since I was 8 years old(!) Hence I really had no idea what...
A Guide to When to Plant Winter Salads
Many people are surprised to know that you can grow salad in winter very successfully without needing too much space or even a greenhouse. A sheltered spot and a little...
Beginners Guide to Growing an Edible Container Garden
Container gardening tips. Find out how to grow your own food all summer long on a balcony or patio. From salads to tomatoes this is how to start a mini vegetable...
November Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in November
Sowing in November will take the pressure off in spring. Getting as much planted as you can in November, will save you time when temperatures rise again. There is another...
20 Fruit & Vegetables To Plant in November
If you want to carry on eating from the garden don’t let the onset of winter stop you. Winter gardening can be every bit as rewarding as summer gardening. It...
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...
The best way to grow Spinach
Spinach is easy to grow in containers or in the garden. Read on to find out how to grow spinach from seed whatever your garden set up.