10 Top Winter Vegetables to Grow in the UK
A list of the best winter vegetables to grow now in the UK for food for the cooler months.
Winter Salad: How to Grow in the UK
Winter Salads can be grown indoors, even in the colder months. It's great for those who want to start growing their own food but don't have access to a garden or don't want to deal with the cold.
Growing Sweet Peas | Growing Sweet Peas | Get The Best Out Of These Annual, Scented Climbers Now!
Fragrant sweet peas have been loved by gardeners for centuries. This article will explain the best methods for growing sweet peas and producing plenty of sweet-scented flowers.
Best foods crops to grow – getting through the Covid-19 lockdown
A guide to growing quick and easy vegetables during the Cov-19 lock-down. Make the most of your ve garden or window box. Also - how to store your vegetables.
How to Look After Orchids in 5 easy steps
Getting the most out of your Phalaenopis orchid plants. Orchid care: make your orchid bloom all year. Repotting and fertilizer advice.
Non-Toxic Plants for Baby & Family – What You Need to Know Now
A long list of non-toxic plants to grow in your garden and on your windowsill. Keep your babies and children safe this summer.
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Weird & attractive vegetables to grow this year
An usual assortment of great tasting and nutritious vegetables that will also make great additions to the ornamental border as well as the dinner plate!
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Grow your own – why bother? [An Exposé]
Improve you health and happiness levels by growing your own vegetables on your allotment plot this year.
Baking soda – Organic mildew treatment – courgettes, pumpkins & cucumbers
Get on top of that powdery mildew from your squashes with a simple and organic solution that you are bound to have in your kitchen cupboard.
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Delosperma (Ice Plant) – the perfect resident for a dry sunny spot
I am a Delosperma fanatic. I have been collecting them for 10 years and here is a variety you have got to try! Lots of colour and hardy!
Does Copper Tape Slugs Barrier Work? Tested: Pass or Fail?
I have tested copper tape to protect my plants from slug and snail attacks. Here is what I have found so far.
How do you prune Roses & when’s the best time?
A gardeners guide to how and when to prune roses to get the most out of your blooms.
Sowing seeds – A beginner’s guide
A simple guide to sowing seeds with the absolute beginner in mind. You don't need green fingers, just follow these steps.
Clematis – Caring for your climber
Learn how to plant, prune, feed and guard your clematis against disease.
Plants for shade: a growers guide
There are plenty of great garden plants for shade - partial to full. Here is a list of all of the varieties I can think of.