Have you ever had a yearning to grow your own? There are few activities more rewarding than getting in touch with your inner farmer and nurturing plants from seed to crop. It’s not always easy or desirable to get your hands on an allotment, so perhaps you could start with your own garden. Plan the …
Gardens are edgy, and we often find ourselves walking to the edge of a cliff landscaped in good gardening and hanging our legs over the precipice and looking out over the skyline. Our eyes are then drawn to the plants growing on an adjacent pinnacle, and after admiring their beauty, we swiftly muse on whether …
As the mercury rises and the weather starts being a bit more pleasant, many of us feel the urge to channel our inner Monty Don and start tending our garden a bit more. Whether your garden is a balcony with a few pots, or several acres in Herefordshire, plants generally follow the same rules and …
Growing herbs in your garden or in pots on your deck usually means a round-up of the usual suspects. You’ve got your basil, your mint, your oregano, and so on. But what if you want to shake things up? You have lots of options. If you want to try something new in your cooking or …
Growing fruit & veg with limited space comes with its challenges, but certainly isn’t impossible. Whether it’s in a small garden, on a balcony or even indoors, all it takes is a little planning and some clever use of space. Check out this new guide from our friends at Compost Direct to find out more. …
The garden is a fantastic place for enjoying fresh air and spending time with the family. You can turn your small (or big) home garden into something even more useful if you start growing your own food. Here’s a look at the five biggest benefits of growing your own food in a home garden and …
Winter doesn’t seem like the most obvious time of year to plant vegetables and plants, however it is. If you’re smart and choose well you can kick things off, even when it’s near freezing. These winter vegetables can survive in the cold weather very well. However, if you think a frost is coming, it is …
You don’t have to wait for Spring to grow your own food at home, nor do you need a big garden. There are plenty of vegetables that you can grow indoors using just one large plant pot. Use this handy chart to learn what to grow and when to grow it.
Switching to organic produce can be pretty expensive. Our latest infographic will show you how to eat healthy, sustainable food without breaking the bank.
Gardening can be a backbreaking hobby — even more so when you are hoping to grow your own food from it.
