"How Tos", Tips & Guides

Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

The Delicate Art: How to Grow Chervil in Your Garden (aka French Parsley)

How to grow chervil? Have you ever heard of chervil? It’s not the most name for the herb but this wonderful plant is also known as parsley.. which may sound more familiar.

How to Grow Blueberries in British Gardens: A Complete Guide

Blueberries are one of the few fruit crops that actually thrive in Britain’s acidic soils. Blueberry bushes prefer exactly the kind of conditions we have naturally in much of Scotland, Wales, and parts of the Pennines.

How to Grow Leeks in the UK

What makes leeks particularly suited to our climate is their cold tolerance. They’ll sit through frost and snow without complaint, actually improving in flavour after a cold snap. Let’s look at how to grow our beloved leeks.

How to Grow Climbing Beans Successfully

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different varieties of climbing beans. Each season we find a real gem suited to particular garden conditions.

How to Grow Dill at Home

Dill’s delicate appearance is completely deceiving. This feathery herb is actually one of the easiest plants you can grow in a British garden, yet I’ve watched countless gardeners struggle with it because they treat it like other herbs.

How to Grow Butternut Squash

The key lies in timing, warmth, and patience with butternut squash. Unlike quick-growing salads, butternut squash demands several months of your attention, but the reward of homegrown squash makes the effort worthwhile.