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Category: Growing Guides

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.

Growing Perfect Peaches in British Gardens: How to Grow Peaches

Growing peaches successfully in Britain requires choosing the right varieties, providing adequate shelter, and mastering a few essential techniques like wall training and careful pruning.

How to Grow Chicory at Home

Most people don’t realise that growing chicory involves two completely different processes. You’ll spend months nurturing leafy plants in your vegetable patch, then force them indoors during winter to produce those pale, crisp chicons that make chicory such a versatile crop.

How to Grow Broccoli in Your Plot

Broccoli comes in all shapes and sizes so lets look at how to grow butters best friend.

Raised Beds: The Complete UK Guide to Growing Success

Raised beds are not a new concept but one that British growers still don’t take into consideration. Here is your complete guide.

How to Grow Runner Beans: Growing Beans That Actually Crop

These behemoths known as runner beans are a staple in allotment growing due to their perfect accessibility to items like gateposts and fencing. I’m going to explore with you how to grow runner beans.
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