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Spring

Spring marks the start of the growing season across the UK, bringing fresh asparagus, early salads, spring greens, rhubarb, new potatoes, and pasture-raised lamb. It is a time for sowing seeds, preparing soil, and enjoying the first harvests of the year. Discover seasonal recipes, growing advice, and trusted local farmers and farm shops offering fresh spring produce near you. Buy From Farmers Direct helps you enjoy food at its best while supporting British farmers and resilient local food systems.

How to Cook a Lamb Shoulder Chop: The Proper Way

Shoulder chops from hill farms need different treatment than supermarket loin. This covers searing, timing, and why slow heat turns tough cuts tender and flavourful.

From Stone to Harvest: How to Grow Apricots

Apricots love cold winters but struggle with our damp springs. This covers rootstocks, variety choices, and protecting blossom from late frosts that devastate early flowers.

How to Grow Kohlrabi

Cold-tolerant and quick-growing, kohlrabi is one of the most forgiving brassicas for British gardens. This covers sowing times, spacing, and using the crisp bulbs all year.

From Sets to Storage: How to Grow Shallots

Shallot sets are easier to grow than onions and take up less space. This covers choosing healthy sets, planting depth, and storing your harvest through winter without losses.

Planning Your Veg Garden with a Proper Crop Rotation Chart

Rotation charts assume predictable weather and tidy timings. This covers the principles that matter more than rigid systems when rain delays planting or warm autumns extend harvests.

The Mediterranean Herb – How to Grow Rosemary

Rosemary demands free-draining soil and struggles in heavy clay or wet winters. This covers grit ratios, container choices, and keeping plants alive through British winter dampness.

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.

How to Grow Coriander

Coriander isn’t difficult to grow once you understand its preferences and adjust your approach to suit our cool, unpredictable climate rather than treating it like basil.

Boost Your Onions – Onion Companion Plants

Onion fly is the bane of many growers’ existence, and whilst nothing provides complete protection, strategic companion planting can significantly reduce infestations.

How to Grow Raspberries in the UK: Expert Guide Based on 12+ Years Experience

Raspberries are amongst the easiest fruit you can grow in a British garden, yet many gardeners struggle with them simply because the support structure isn’t fit for purpose.

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