Last year we got Jerusalem artichokes from our local organic farm and I loved them. So I decided to grow them myself. We did some alterations in our garden, which gives me an extra two vegetable beds, yay. Of course, these need to be filled and as I want to grow more perennial crops, my … Read more
Peppers are an underrated vegetable in my opinion. It’s super versatile, tasty, and healthy. Yet, not too many people are growing sweet peppers in the UK. I want to change that. Did you know that they are a great source of dietary fibre while being low in calories? Bell peppers also contain many vitamins and … Read more
Asparagus is my favourite spring treat and I eagerly await the time it’s in season. And there is nothing better than homegrown asparagus. I always thought that growing asparagus is difficult and not worth it. But after we moved to the country, which gave me more space to grow vegetables, I decided to give it … Read more
Ever since childhood, the taste of summer has been that of watermelon for me. The juicy, sweet flesh is just the perfect treat on a hot summer’s day. Knowing that watermelons need warmth to grow, I wondered if it would be possible to grow them in the UK. To my utter delight, my research found … Read more
Do you like pickles? Then find out all about growing gherkins from seed right here in the UK. Last year, we were inundated with cucumbers. So we had a lot of salad, and I pickled a load as well. And that got me thinking. Can you grow gherkins in the UK? After all, they are … Read more
If you like spicy food, then growing your own chillies is perfect for you. We will tell you how to grow chillies from seed in the UK. Many people think that chillies can only be grown in hot countries. After all, they originate from South America. We love spicy food, so growing our own chillies … Read more
If you want to have sweet, delicious strawberries even if you have not much outside space? Then you need to know how to grow strawberries in a hanging basket. When I was little, strawberries were my favourite treat, and they still are now. And homegrown ones are the sweetest and juiciest. I love to pick them … Read more
If you have limited space, but you love the taste of freshly picked courgettes, then we have the solution for you: grow your courgettes vertically. Homegrown courgettes are delicious, and they are so easy to grow. And you don’t need many plants to get a good supply of freshly picked courgettes all summer. Courgette plants … Read more
It’s hard to beat the taste of homegrown tomatoes harvested fresh from the garden. No wonder tomatoes are one of the first crops most vegetable gardeners begin growing when they are so easy to grow, so productive and have some incredible varieties. The first step when growing tomatoes is selecting the right variety. There are … Read more
Ever wondered about growing onions from seed? Onions are very easy and cheap to grow. With just a little work and a couple of pounds, you can grow hundreds of onions that will last an entire year. When it comes to growing onions, many people automatically assume that growing onions from sets is the way … Read more