Here are just a few suggestions of varieties of vegetables that you can easily grow in a small garden. [...]
Growing lettuce couldn’t be easier. Most varieties grow fast from seed, are relatively trouble free and the dark green leaves of lettuce are a good source of beta-carotene and Vitamin A. They are also a good crop to get the children interested in gardening. Here is a selection of lettuce varieties you might want to try. [...]
The importance of Potash in plant growth in your garden. Encourage larger, more colourful flowers and healthier and tastier fruit! [...]
Tomato Blight is becoming increasingly common in the allotment garden, how do we prevent it from effecting our tomatoes and potatoes? [...]
Now you can grow and harvest the world’s number 1 hottest chili plant – Naga Jolokia from seed. Comes with a caution! [...]
What can be rewarding than the humble Courgette? Now, it’s even easier to grow, thanks to the virus resistant Courgette Defender F1 hybrid. [...]
Finding plants to suit a small garden can be a challenge. Here is a list of colourful plants and vegetables that you might want to try in your own garden. [...]
Lettuce Ultimate Mixed seeds contains an exciting range of colours, tastes and textures, both leaf and hearting types, for harvest throughout summer and autumn. [...]
Runner Bean ‘Wisley Magic’ seeds won an RHS AGM – voted ‘The Best on Trail’ – producing the heaviest yield of high quality beans and over long picking season. [...]
What’s the best method for warming soil? The temperature of soil is an important factor for yielding a productive and early crop. Warm soil will speed up the growing process and give you a head start this Spring. [...]
So, cold and damp nights are on the increase. You have havested most of the vegetables from your allotment and feasting on the fruits of your labour. What can you do or grow on your allotment this Autumn and Winter? [...]
Here is a list of excellent ‘easy grow’ vegetables to sow from seed and a little advice to get the best out of your veg patch. You are sure to get a good crop, save money and fill your stomachs with great tasting fresh greens. [...]
I saw fruit cages on an episode of Gardeners World and decided it would be the perfect solution for my plot. [...]
When we move into a new house and plan our garden layout or start a fresh with an existing plot, we will say to ourselves; 'flowers here, lawn there and vegetables over in that corner there'. Well, why not mix things up a little. [...]
Since ancient times, they have been used for medicinal application. They are antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-asthmatic, can lower blood pressure/cholesterol and are rich in vitamin C and A. [...]
