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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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Our Favourite Fruit – How to grow Figs

Figs are remarkably forgiving once established and will reward even inexperienced gardeners with abundant crops. You’ll find out how to fit a productive fig tree into any British garden space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Garden Novice to Vegetable Grower: How To Grow Vegetables

Whether you have a patio, allotment or proper kitchen garden, the fundamentals of productive growing stay the same. This covers what to sow when, common pitfalls to avoid, and maximising your harvest.

A Guide on How to Grow Spring Onions

Sow small batches every few weeks, tuck them between other crops, and harvest at any size you fancy. You’ll have mild, tender onions nearly year-round without needing much space or sunshine.

How to Grow Chives

Chives thrive in British weather, come back year after year, and give you fresh snips for months with almost no fuss – perfect for beginners and busy gardeners alike.

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