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All of these berries can be grown effectively against a boundary wall or fence. Otherwise plant in rows 1.8-2.1m (6-7ft) apart, each running north to south to catch maximum sunlight and supported o...

Originating in Western Asia, figs need plenty of sun and warmth. In favourable areas of the south and west they can be trained as free-standing bushes but, in most of the southern half of the count...

Raspberries benefit from an annual mulch of organic matter, like well-rotted manure or good quality, weed-free garden compost, to suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture. Spread it thickly every ...

Growing your own fruit trees is incredibly rewarding and the taste of the fruit picked is truly delicious- fresh, tangy and nutritious. Our range has been chosen with care and offers varieties whic...

Strawberry beds have a limited life and need to be replaced every 3-5 years with virus-free stock. As they should each time be replanted on a fresh site where they have not been grown for a number ...

Herbs make wonderful additions to any garden! They are so easy to grow and manage so you certainly won't regret making space for a few varieties in your garden. Herbs work wonders in adding an inst...

Courgette plants will occasionally produce extremely bitter, inedible fruit with high levels of cucurbitacin. If this is eaten, it could make a person unwell. Read on to find out how to prevent bit...

Brassica plants are fully hardy and should be planted out as soon as possible after receipt. If the ground is not workable or, for some other reason, you have to delay planting for a few days, stan...

One of the most popular garden vegetables - and not surprising since the taste of fresh tomatoes from the vine is divine. There are numerous varieties from the small-fruited cherry types to the mon...

Dried peas, frozen peas and even freshly brought peas just can’t beat the flavour of freshly picked, home grown peas! It’s true, as soon as the pea is picked the sugars they contain start to turn t...

Broad beans are the first of the legumes to mature and there's nothing quite like shelling and eating the first crop of the year. But with successional spring sowings you can have broad beans from ...

Even a small asparagus bed is a worthwhile, long-term investment, which will reward you with succulent spears early every summer for 10 years or more. It is also much easier to plant and to grow th...

Aubergines can be grown outside in mild areas or during very good summers but they are better grown in a greenhouse or frame.

While most gardeners grow seed potatoes in open ground, an alternative, especially for those with limited or no open ground, is to grow first early potatoes in a bin or similar container such as a ...