Stories, Tips & Traditions

Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

How to Grow Kale All Year-Round

Growing kale in British gardens offers advantages you won’t find elsewhere. Our cool, damp climate suits this plant perfectly, and unlike more temperamental crops, kale tolerates our unpredictable weather with impressive resilience.

From Seed to Pod: How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas That Actually Snap

Sugar snaps aren’t just garden peas you pick early, they’re a distinct variety that needs specific treatment to develop those crisp, sweet pods we’re after.

The Delicate Art: How to Grow Chervil in Your Garden (aka French Parsley)

How to grow chervil? Have you ever heard of chervil? It’s not the most name for the herb but this wonderful plant is also known as parsley.. which may sound more familiar.

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.

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.