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Growing & Cultivation

Every growing guide in one place, from sowing seeds to harvest. Practical, UK-specific advice on soil, planting times, pests, watering and crop rotation for gardens, allotments and small plots.

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Growing Successfully: How to Grow Marjoram
This aromatic Mediterranean herb has a milder flavour than oregano and thrives when you understand its heritage. You’ll discover how to set up your marjoram growing space for easy success.

How to Grow Marrows
Marrows get dismissed as watery and bland, but harvest them at 20-25cm and they’re delicate and delicious. You’ll learn exactly when to let courgettes keep growing and when to pick them.

Can you Eat Them All? How to Grow Gourds
Some gourds are edible whilst others are purely decorative, and knowing the difference matters. This walks you through sowing, growing and curing these fascinating plants to harvest success.

From Seed to Salsa: How to Grow Chilli Peppers
You absolutely can grow chillies with genuine heat and flavour in British conditions if you understand what actually works. This covers variety selection and the microclimate tricks that matter.

From Seed to Plate: How To Grow Dwarf Beans
Dwarf beans don’t need stakes, produce heavily in small spaces, and tolerate unpredictable British summers better than their climbing cousins. You’ll learn their simple needs and common pitfalls.

How to Grow Chard and Eat the Rainbow
Chard tolerates unpredictable weather, forgives inconsistent watering, and keeps producing from May to the first frosts. You’ll get reliable harvests with colourful stems and versatile leaves.

How to Grow Fennel
Fennel is an acquired taste, but getting your materials and variety selection right makes growing it straightforward. You’ll learn which types suit British conditions and how to prevent bolting.

Your Complete Guide on How to Grow Mustard Greens
These hardy salad leaves thrive in containers or beds, prefer cool weather over heat, and forgive the mistakes new gardeners make. You’ll get fresh greens from autumn through spring.

From Seed to Harvest: How to Grow Tarragon at Home
French and Russian tarragon need completely different care, and knowing which you have makes all the difference. This covers variety selection, planting, and keeping plants productive for years.

The Complete Guide on How to Grow Courgettes
A single healthy plant can give you twenty courgettes across summer, but they’re demanding when it comes to water, food and space. You’ll learn what went wrong if you’ve struggled before.

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