Whether you want to have a dedicated herb garden or a few pots on your windowsill or by your back door, there are herbs to suit your needs.

Spring is here, but not all bedding plants are ready. Right now, in mid-March, supermarket shelves are loaded with tender summer varieties that even a single sharp frost will wipe out. Plant those ...

As the weather gets a little warmer and the days get that bit lighter, you can look forward to seeing your garden flourishing once again with spring around the corner. During winter, there may only...

Knowing what to plant in March and, of course, what not to plant can have a profound effect on your season ahead. Our March gardening jobs in the UK are all about sowing seeds, raising and protecti...

Conscientious gardeners who sow only what they need will often be left wondering what to do with leftover seeds. Seed packets containing vegetable seeds, fruit seeds, and flower seeds often contain...

There’s fast food - and then there’s five minutes from plot to plate food. Nothing compares to the crunch, flavour, and freshness of salad leaves picked moments before they’re eaten. Once you’ve ta...

When the days grow shorter and the borders fade, a splash of colour by the front door or on the patio from some container plants can lift the whole garden – and your spirits. Winter pots are one of...

Whether you’re about to get started with a new allotment and are looking for a beginner’s allotment plan, or you just want to change the layout of your existing one, making a plan is the best way t...

As summer begins to draw to a close, many flower gardens will begin to fade as the cooler seasons arrive. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t keep your garden still blooming with colour. Ther...

If you’re eager to try growing broccoli out for yourself, the simple process makes these vegetables a very worthwhile addition to your growing space. Read our complete guide on how to grow broccoli...

Growing your own cauliflowers allows you to try out many different flavours and colours from different cultivars that are vastly superior to shop-bought heads. Though commonly associated with the c...

January may not often be thought of by gardeners as prime time for growing, but there are in fact many options to get started on producing delicious fruit crops at the start of the year. Despite th...

Where space is tight and when pod set in runner beans has been a problem, it would be worth considering growing French bean seeds or French bean plants. Generally, they're easier to grow than runne...

Making for a beautifully vibrant addition to many dishes, there are many varieties of flowers with edible petals. As well as adding a range of subtle flavours, their ability to make many dishes loo...

Rhubarb will grow in almost any soil, provided it doesn’t become waterlogged in winter, but best results will be obtained on fertile soils, so dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter, like farm...

The English word cabbage is believed to derive from the French “caboche,” a colloquial term for “head”. The wild cabbage, Brassica oleracea, was a native of western coastal Europe.

To add some heat and colour to your dishes, growing your own chilli seeds allows you to taste varieties that aren’t found in supermarkets. As well as adding some spice to your cooking, chilli plan...

Take a look at our guide on how to grow garlic today to get started on producing your very own bulbs this season! 

Runner beans are relatively simple vegetable seeds to grow, making them an ideal addition to many gardens. For example, dwarf varieties, such as Hestia, don't require support, making them perfect f...

It’s a misconception that you have to have a large space to grow vegetables in. There are many ways you can grow vegetable seeds and vegetable plants with a smaller space, allowing you to produce f...

The great British stand-by, potatoes are hugely versatile and are a staple ingredient of many meals in one form or another - boiled, mashed, chipped, roasted or baked. Freshly dug and lightly boile...

Whether you’ve just planted your latest crop and have a few sets left over, or you’re thinking of buying more than you need while a great offer lasts, you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t have ...

A garden diary is well worth keeping and will be of great use at this time of year. Note down all the successes and any failures, things to repeat and those to do differently. Not only is it fascin...

Buying for someone who already seems to have everything they need can be tricky, but hobbies are often a great place to start. If you have a green-fingered loved one, consider getting them a gift r...

Looking for ways to maximise the fulfilment of your plants’ needs while also cutting down on your water usage? There are two ways you can go about this. Firstly, you can increase the amount of wate...

When you’re growing onions, knowing when it's best to harvest them is key to getting the most out of your crop. In this article, we explore the factors that can affect how long onions, spring onion...

Planning out your garden or allotment beds is a good way to take advantage of the natural benefits of planting certain varieties or types of plants near one another. This is known as companion plan...

We ran a survey and asked our valued customers to submit their top tips for successfully growing beetroot. Some have been featured in our catalogues but we thought we would share these online...  ...

Roast parsnips are a joy to eat - and they're gorgeous in stews. They are easy to grow, need little maintenance and can be left in the soil until ready to use.

Now becoming more popular in the kitchen, celeriac is normally grown for its celery tasting knobbly roots which are grated and added to salads. It can be used as a celery substitute and is easier t...

We have also included radicchio types here. Both are grown for their large lettuce-like heads ready for harvesting from the autumn for use in mixed leaf salads. Some chicory varieties are also grow...

Celery can need a little care, although the newer self-blanching varieties make life easier. The soil must be moisture retentive and never dry out. As a result it is often better to grow in a trenc...

A stalwart winter vegetable which has many uses. Thinnings make excellent salad vegetables. Young plants are raised in a seed bed and then transplanted to their final growing positions, possibly wh...

An easy crop to grow and to judge by our sales, one of the nation’s favourite vegetables! The roots are best picked when young and cooked fresh. Pickling is another option. If roots are stored in w...

Both sweet and chilly peppers have increased in popularity over recent years. Both are grown in a similar way to tomatoes; chillies are easier to grow. They produce a better crop when grown in a gr...

Turnip is a very versatile vegetable - it can be harvested when mature or young, cooked or eaten raw and the young tops can be used like spring greens. They are quick to mature and easy to grow.

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 ...

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...

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 ...