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How to Grow Land Cress at Home

Plant Protection: A Grower’s Guide to Keeping Crops Safe

Everything you need to know about protecting plants from pests, diseases, and weather. A grower’s guide to keeping crops safe without overcomplicating it.

Small Fruit Trees for Gardens, Patios and Allotments

A proper look at growing productive fruit in small gardens, on patios, and in allotments. Rootstocks, training, and varieties that work in British conditions.

From Stone to Harvest: How to Grow Apricots

The key to growing apricots successfully here is recognising that they’re originally from continental climates with cold winters and warm, dry springs. Our damp springs can cause problems with blossom and fruit set, whilst late frosts can devastate early flowers.

How to Grow Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi, despite its somewhat alien appearance, is one of the most forgiving brassicas you can grow in a British garden. You may not ever heard of kohlrabi but we assure you it’s well worth growing.

From Sets to Storage: How to Grow Shallots

Most people don’t realise that shallots are actually easier to grow than onions, yet they’re often overlooked in British vegetable patches. They’re also brilliant for smaller gardens or allotments because they don’t take up much space, and you can tuck them in between other crops quite easily.

Planning Your Veg Garden with a Proper Crop Rotation Chart

A crop rotation chart isn’t just a neat diagram you pin to your shed wall. It’s a working document that needs to flex with reality whilst still maintaining the fundamental principles that keep your soil healthy and your crops productive.

The Mediterranean Herb – How to Grow Rosemary

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, though recently reclassified as Salvia rosmarinus) is a woody, evergreen perennial that can provide fresh leaves year-round. Let’s learn more about this herb!

A Growing Journey: How to Grow Lemon balm

lemon balm is one of the easiest herbs you can grow in a British garden, yet it remains surprisingly underused considering it’s one of the most consistent herbs.

How to Grow Nectarines

The challenge with nectarines in our climate isn’t so much the cold (they’re surprisingly hardy) but rather our unpredictable springs and the dreaded peach leaf curl. I’ve learnt through trial and error that success comes down to choosing the right varieties, providing adequate shelter, and being vigilant about disease prevention.
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