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
Do you want crispy lettuce all year round? The good news is, growing lettuce is easy and will grow most of the year. With some planning, regular planting, and correct variety selection, it’s possible to grow lettuce all year round. With the protection of a greenhouse, cloche, or fleece, you can have lettuce growing into … Read more
If you like the taste of freshly harvested peas, but don’t have a big garden, then why not try growing peas in pots? It’s easy-peasy! We will also show you ways to build a pea trellis to support your pea plants. In this article you will discover step by step how to grow your own … Read more
It’s hard to find a better crop to grow in a vegetable garden than the humble leek. Leeks are ready for harvesting deep into winter, the seeds are cheap, plants require almost no maintenance, and they are tasty. In this article I’ll teach you the secrets to growing leeks from seed and how to get … Read more
Potatoes are a staple in most allotments or veg plots, fresh new potatoes taste delicious straight from the garden with maincrop potatoes providing a good storage crop over the winter months. And the good news is, potato growing is easy! The main method of planting potatoes hasn’t changed for decades, the simple method of planting … Read more