"How Tos", Tips & Guides

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

The Complete Guide on How to Grow Tayberries

The Tayberry is a relatively recent hybrid derived from a raspberry and  blackberry. Far from just a novelty, it has quickly established itself as a popular mainstay of the fruit garden.

Our Favorite Fruit – How to grow Figs

The almighty fig. Cherished in greek mythology, sweet and wonderful to eat raw or cooked. In this article we discuss how to grow your own figs and look after your fig trees.

Growing Successfully: How to Grow Marjoram

Growing marjoram successfully comes down to understanding its Mediterranean heritage and adapting your care accordingly. This post describes more about the herb.

How to Grow Marrows

Did you know marrows are essentially just courgette’s that are left to go a bit wild…. Well if you are not sure on how to maintain these guys growing regimes lets look at what can be done to grow the biggest marrow.

Can you Eat Them All? How to Grow Gourds

Have you ever heard of gourds? If you have do you know which ones are edible and which ones aren’t. Lets look into what gourds are and why they are a good crop to grow.

From Seed to Salsa: How to Grow Chilli Peppers

ONE word for growing chillies in the UK… Shelter! These rewarding, fiery little peppers should be grown nationwide!