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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...
June Planting: Fruits and vegetables to grow in June
With both air and soil temperatures climbing higher, June is the good time to sow seeds. Find out what to plant in your vegetable garden in June.
Haxnicks Gardening Glossary: terms new gardeners may need
A glossary of simple gardening terms useful for gardening beginners wanting to understand the technical gardenign terms gardeners use all the time. Perfect for new vegetable gardeners, flower growers or those just...
The best way to grow Rocket
Rocket or Arugula is expensive in the shops but easy to grow at home. Find out how to grow a steady supply of rocket so you can eat salads all...
Beginners Guide to Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden
We are often asked about the best ways to grow vegetables and ensure the health of the soil. And the answer is Crop Rotation - one of the most important...
Pros and cons of growing tomato plants upside down
Growing tomatoes upside down is not a new concept but has become increasingly trendy over the past few years. Most people grow tomato plants upside down to save space and reduce...
May planting: Fruit and vegetables to grow in May
Learn what vegetabes to plant in May. Some will need to be sown indoors and some can be sown directly outside in May. Find out what to plant where ot...
How to make your own Maca Root Powder at home
Maca is a root vegetable that originates in the Andean mountains of Peru. The good news is that it grows in the UK too and is great for container gardening. It has...
How to Care for Cut Tulips to make them last longer
How to Care for Cut Tulips As a lover of tulips, you probably know that these beautiful blooms can brighten up any room with their vibrant colours and delicate petals....
February Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in February
February is a little early to start planting seeds but with a plant house, a greenhouse or some warm windowsills you could start your growing season now. Check out our...
5 Ways to Extend your Growing Season (and grow more in your garden)
How to Extend your Growing Season What you plant and where you plant it is key to getting a longer season. So here are our top 5 tips for how...
How to Preserve Chillies & Make Chilli Jam
This easy to use 6 step chilli recipe is simple to make. Home made chilli jam is a great way to keep eating your home grown food all year. Use...