Why Buy Flowers This Mother’s Day When You Can Grow Them Instead?
5 Mothers Day Gifts for the gardener in your life. This Mothering Sunday show your appreciation by getting your mum the perfect gardening gift. Check out our Mother's Day Gift...
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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...
How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden
Broad bean growing can be started early and they are easy to grow. Discover how and when to plant broad bean seeds to get a bumper crop from your vegetable...
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 Grow Garlic
The first decicion to make is whether to plant hardneck garlic or softneck garlic. Read on to discover the difference and our tips and tricks for planting both types of...
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...
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...
3 Greenhouse Alternatives - which is right for you?
Looking for greenhouse alternatives to start your vegetable garden or flower garden earlier? Click here to discover 3 ways to transform your garden experience.
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...
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...