Planting and Care
Below are our 14 articles in the planting and care' category:
When planting vegetables in your garden or allotment it is important to know how to get the best from them and the soil that they occupy. Growing...
Companion planting is the technique of selecting ‘helpful’ plants to support your crops. By planning your patch in this way, you can attract...
Easy and fun to grow, beans are a great crop for first-time gardeners or children. They're also space efficient: did you know that one acre of beans...
Cool-weather brassicas are the stars of the spring and autumn garden. In this article, we'll talk about how to grow broccoli, Brussels sprouts,...
Kids love harvesting carrots and potatoes - it's like digging up buried treasure - and the sweet taste of fresh carrots makes them want to eat their...
There’s something very special about taking the first bite from a warm tomato you’ve picked from your greenhouse. Supermarket toms just can’t...
If you don’t have any outdoor space – or if you want to try extending your salad crops through the colder months – then growing herbs and salads...
Supermarkets offer three choices of onions: yellow, white and red. Grow your own and you can pick from of a wide variety of pungent and sweet alliums...
Sweet, nutritious root vegetables are easier to grow than you might think. With some simple planting tips, you'll be harvesting your own radishes,...
The sweet, spicy aroma of pumpkin pie cooking in the oven is a welcome sign of autumn. Growing your own squash and pumpkins is a special treat -...
From Jerusalem artichokes to sweet potatoes, there’s a choice of new gourmet vegetables on the market. Take your pick and try something a little...
Finding it difficult to keep up with the allotment jobs every month? Here’s our monthly planner for growing vegetables on your...
An ear of corn, just picked from the garden, plunged into boiling water, eaten at its peak of sweetness: there's no more delectable garden treat....
Sweet fresh peas straight from the garden have a taste even children will love! They're a great crop for the home garden. They're easy to grow,...
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