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Category: Growing Guides

How to Grow Cherries: My Cherry Growing Journey

cherries are far easier to grow in British gardens than their reputation suggests. The trick lies in understanding what cherries actually need, choosing the right variety for our climate, and avoiding a few common pitfalls that trip up beginners.

Sweet Potatoes in Your Garden: How to Grow Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes aren’t actually potatoes at all but members of the morning glory family, which completely changes how we approach their cultivation. They need warmth, patience, and a proper growing strategy tailored to our unpredictable weather.

From Seed to Pesto: How to Grow Basil

Basil can produce bumper crops right here in Britain with just a bit of understanding about its particular needs. Whether you’re after a steady supply for summer salads or planning to make your own pesto, growing your own basil is both satisfying and surprisingly straightforward once you grasp a few fundamental principles.

Why Your Sage Plant Keeps Dying (How to Grow Sage)

Sage nearly defeated me completely when I first attempted it. The Mediterranean herb looked perfect at the nursery, but within weeks of planting, it developed woody stems and stopped producing those lovely aromatic leaves I’d hoped to harvest. I finally understood what I’d been doing wrong.

The Spinach That Never Stops: How to Grow Perpetual Spinach

Have you ever heard of perpetual spinach? Perpetual spinach adapts well to container growing, which makes it suitable for balconies, patios, or small urban gardens.

The Right Time to Start Your Tomato Growing Schedule

Timing makes the critical difference with tomato growing. Start too early and your seedlings become leggy and weak under inadequate light, waiting desperately for warmer conditions. Were talking tomatoes in this article.

Timing Makes All the Difference when Companion Planting for Onions

We love onions here at BFFD! But what can you plant along side them to help them grow? This article discusses companion planting for onions.

From Seed to Giant Squash: How to Grow Pumpkins That Actually Thrive

Growing pumpkins successfully in the UK depends far more on soil preparation than seed selection.

How to Grow Bay Trees From Scratch: A Gardener’s Complete Guide

Bay trees can live for decades, providing you with fresh leaves for cooking whilst adding structure to your garden year-round.

How to Grow Summer Squash That Actually Tastes Brilliant

Squash is one of the most forgiving vegetables you can grow. yet so many gardeners struggle with disappointing harvests or plants that simply refuse to produce. The difference between a prolific plant and a complete failure often comes down to just a few key decisions made right at the start.
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