Why is gardening good? with David Domoney
Many people garden to get outdoors for some much-needed fresh air or to spend time doing a hobby to help them relax and de-stress. But the benefits of gardening don’t stop there. There is plenty of...
Grow your own fruit
Grow your own fruit
Ripened naturally on the tree home-grown fruits are unlike anything you can buy. But there’s more to home-grown fruit than just taste. Because you've grown it you know what's gone into it. Explore our guides below.
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Growing at home with David Domoney
Whether inside or out, if you’re giving growing at home a go, I’ve got the very best practices for plentiful plants...
Recipe: Mulled cider
At this time of year, mulled wine is a festive warming drink that gets a lot of attention, but we think mulled cider...
October planting and harvesting guide
You might think that there isn't much to plant now - but there are still several crops you can get started to enjoy...
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September planting and harvesting guide
September is when we can begin to welcome autumn into the garden. This month is less about planting and more about...
August planting and harvesting guide
August is a glorious month to enjoy the ripening fruit and veg that you’ve been growing this year.
July planting & harvesting guide
July is officially mid-season for growing your own! Hopefully if you've been taking part in growing your own produce...
Growing the best tomatoes with David Domoney
There’s nothing more magical than eating fresh produce straight from the plant. The mouth-watering taste of freshly...
Growing your own at home with David Domoney
The magic of growing your own produce never fades. The process from sowing your seeds, nurturing them, watching them...
June planting & harvesting guide
June brings us into the heat of summer, where lack of rain poses the biggest threat to crops. This time of year brings...
Which fruit and vegetables can I grow in the shade?
Unless you live in the desert, there’s quite a high chance that your garden, patio or even allotment has some shade. It...
Where to plant fruit and vegetables in the garden
Fresh fruit and vegetables picked straight from the garden have a flavour second to none. Every small garden or patio...
Oranges are not the only fruit
Members of the citrus family – oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits and so on – are prized for their flavoursome fruits...
How to grow blueberries
Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are...
How to start growing your own fruit and vegetables
If you fancy giving ‘grow your own’ ago but don’t think you have the outside space to spare or the know-how to get...
Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa)
Juicy strawberries are a temptation for anyone, picked straight from the garden, you know there’s nothing else quite...