How To Grow Runner Beans (plus bean frame designs!)

How To Grow Runner Beans

Since 2010 we have been growing our own runner beans using a new and improved growing method. We originally saw this on the Allotment Garden forum and ever since we have been using this growing method as the results speak for themselves. In this article you will learn how to grow runner beans as well as how … Read more

Grow Potatoes In Containers

GROW POTATOES IN CONTAINERS

In just 12 weeks you could be harvesting your very first crop of potatoes… even if you don’t have a huge garden. Growing potatoes in pots and containers is easy, rewarding and will save you money. While potatoes will grow easily in pots there are a few things you can do to significantly increase your … Read more

How To Use Green Manure Seeds To Get A Better Yield

How to use green manure seeds to improve your soil

By far, the easiest way to improve your soil and add nutrients is through sowing green manure seeds when the garden beds are bare. High in nitrogen, green manure crops are ideal for growing before a hungry crop is planted in the same area later in the year. In this article we will explain what … Read more

Growing Tomatoes In Hanging Baskets

Growing Tomatoes In Hanging Baskets

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crop grown in vegetable gardens. Did you know that growing tomatoes in hanging baskets is easy? Even if you only have a small garden or a balcony, you can still have delicious tomatoes all summer long. All you need is a bit of wall space ore somewhere outside … Read more

How To Grow Your Own Edible Flowers In The UK

How To Grow Your Own Edible Flowers In The UK

Flowers are a joy to look at, but did you know that some of them are edible? Find out how to grow your own edible flowers in the UK. When we think of growing our own food, vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, chillies, courgettes or beans come to mind. But not many people know that you … Read more

How To Grow Spinach In Pots – Step-by-Step Guide

How to grow spinach in pots

Nothing tastes better than fresh young spinach leaves in a summer salad. And Spinach is also very good for you, as it is full of iron, vitamins and fibre.  In this article we will show you how to grow spinach in pots, so you can have homegrown spinach all year round, even if you have … Read more

Growing Beetroot From Seed – A Step-by-Step Guide

Growing Beetroot From Seed

If you’ve been put off by the idea of growing beetroot because of memories of vinegary slices in salads, think again. Try growing a few and roasting them: you’ll be converted! And a homegrown beetroot is so much better than anything you can buy in a shop. In this article I will teach you step … Read more

Why Every Gardener Should Grow Comfrey

Why Every Gardener Should Grow Comfrey

Comfrey is one of my favourite plants and I believe every single gardener should grow Comfrey. It’s a herb which has been grown by gardeners for decades and sometimes known as Knitbone. This name originated from the fact that this plant was used as a remedy to heal bones if they were broken. In this … Read more

Christmas Potato Growing Guide

Christmas Potato Growing Guide

Christmas potatoes are a fantastic crop to grow, they give you a taste of Spring at a time when nothing else is growing out in the garden. And nothing tastes better than homegrown potatoes. You can grow your own potatoes for Christmas even if you don’t have a big garden, even if you don’t want to spend … Read more

Growing Purple Sprouting Broccoli For Winter Harvest

Growing purple sprouting broccoli for winter harvest

Broccoli is a very useful vegetable because it is a winter crop, and tasty, new spears (often called cut and come again) will keep on growing if you cut the shoots regularly. So, unlike most other vegetables, you can enjoy homegrown broccoli in winter, which is amazing. In this article we will focus on growing … Read more