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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.

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How to Grow Pears at Home

Pears thrive in British gardens with less fuss than apples, tolerating our unpredictable weather whilst requiring surprisingly modest space once you understand rootstocks and pollination.

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

Those woody stems and disappointing leaf production usually mean you’re treating this Mediterranean herb like it enjoys our damp climate, when it actually needs the complete opposite approach.

The Spinach That Never Stops: How to Grow Perpetual Spinach

This leaf beet produces fresh greens from early spring through winter without bolting in warm weather, filling the hungry gap when true spinach has long since given up and gone to seed.

Why Britain Needs to Step Up it’s food Security in the UK

Britain imports roughly 46% of our food, with particular reliance on European suppliers for winter produce, but community schemes and local growers offer practical alternatives worth considering.

The Right Time to Start Your Tomato Growing Schedule

Sow too early and seedlings become leggy under weak light; leave it too late and you’ll watch green fruits refuse to ripen before autumn frosts arrive to end your hopes.

Timing Makes All the Difference when Companion Planting for Onions

Companion planting strategies from warmer climates often fail in our cooler, damper conditions, so you need combinations adapted to Britain’s shorter season and specific pest challenges.

What I Learned After a Year of Eating Organic Foods

After twelve months comparing prices from Waitrose to independent greengrocers and questioning farmers at markets, the answer about whether organic justifies its premium is refreshingly nuanced.

Changing Food Insecurity Through Community Action and Self-Reliance

Rising costs and supply chain fragility mean millions struggle to access good food, but community-based solutions offer genuine alternatives to supermarket dependence and top-down charity.

A Complete Guide on How to Keep Chickens in Your Garden

You’ll understand exactly what housing, fencing and equipment chickens actually need before your first birds arrive, avoiding the costly mistakes that lead to escapes and predator problems.

Why Our Food Security in the UK Matters More Than Ever

Importing half our food creates vulnerabilities most of us never notice until supplies tighten, but understanding these risks helps you make decisions that protect your household’s access.

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