Homegrown vegetables taste so much better. And most aren’t difficult to grow. In this article, we answer common questions about growing carrots in the UK. Carrots are healthy and should be part of anyone’s diet. They contain many nutrients, including vitamins, carotenoids, and polyphenols. They can help keep our skin healthy, boost our immune system, … Read more

Growing your own is rewarding and tastes better. But is it cheaper to grow your own vegetables? Most people grow their own fruit and veg because they enjoy gardening, like to know where their food comes from, want to grow varieties they can’t buy or simply enjoy the better taste. For me, it’s a mixture … Read more

Growing from seed is a great way to produce strong, healthy plants for less money. Find out the secret to using a propagator to grow your veggies from seeds. As vegetable gardeners we use many tools that help us to produce tasty homegrown veggies. One of those is a propagator. I love growing from seed, … Read more

Picking up leaves in our garden can be a pain, but what if you could use it to benefit your veggies? Find out how to make leaf mulch in plastic bags and get free nutrients for your plants. One job many gardeners dislike is picking up leaves in autumn. Depending on how big your garden … Read more

Have you ever considered growing your own Christmas tree? We have, and that’s why we will have a look at Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Kits. Without a Christmas tree, it wouldn’t be Christmas. I have fond memories of walking into the living room as a kid and being engulfed by the smell of a … Read more

When you grow vegetables, you want to keep pesky pests away from your crop. Did you know that you could get help from beneficial insects? Any gardener wants to make sure that their plants are not weakened or even destroyed by pests. While there are commercially available pesticides, these could potentially harm other wildlife.  I … Read more