A heated greenhouse brings joy to every gardener and that’s why we want to help you find a greenhouse heater for vegetable gardeners. Because in a heated greenhouse, you can keep your greenhouse plants safe from frosts and potentially even grow crops all year round. It also allows you to grow plants that would not … Read more
Greenhouses are one of the most useful gardening tools for any gardener, because they allow you to extend the growing season and grow vegetables that would normally not do well in the UK climate. But two things are very important when it comes to greenhouses: ventilation and shading. Because heat and intense sunlight can damage … Read more
Having a greenhouse or polytunnel means that you can grow vegetables and fruit that would normally not be suitable for our UK weather. As both will increase the temperature within them, you can start growing earlier and for longer, which means you can grow more crops and increase your yield. So you can have homegrown … 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
Compost is one of the most important gardening tools and low-quality multipurpose composts can have a negative impact on plant development. And that means reduced yield. That’s why I have been trying out a premium compost blend and I will tell you my findings in my Bathgate Champions Blend Compost review. I have had problems … 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
A vegetable garden is, for most gardeners, a place for enjoyable work. But it is also a place to relax and refill your batteries. And this is best done in a comfy chair. So I will look at a Lafuma garden chair in this Lafuma Futura Garden Chair review. For me, there is nothing better … 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! Peas aren’t just deliscious, but also very healthy. They’re a source of protein and fibre, as well vital minerals and vitamins. (Wu et al., 2023) So adding them to your … Read more