Grow your own

Advice & inspiration

There’s nothing more magical than eating fresh produce straight from the plant.

Herbs are one of the best plants to grow when you have a nice bit of sunshine to enjoy.

Even if you only have a small garden or just a patio, you can still easily grow your own tasty fruit and vegetables.

Interest in ‘Homegrown’ continues to rise and growing your own super tasty and healthy fruit and vegetables at home is...

Spring is the go-ahead season for lawn care as our gardens become a hub for barbecues or summer sports days with the...

We need to give plants as much help as possible to ensure they survive and perform at their very best.

Having limited garden needn’t hold you back, there’s plenty to do to make the most of the space you have.

May brings us into the heart of Spring, the perfect time to see our crops flourish with fewer chances of frosts.

Articles (134)

Cabbages are an important vegetable to grow at home, especially for winter and spring when few other fresh greens are...

Lettuce is a staple main ingredient of any summer salad, and easy to grow at home. Home-grown, they are crisp, juicy and...

Parsnips are an easy to grow root vegetable that no roast dinner can do without!

Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are a great winter vegetable, high in vitamin C and which can help to lower...

Cauliflowers aren't difficult to grow - but it can be a bit of a challenge to produce large. quality heads. Having said...

Shallots are a must have crop for any kitchen garden. They’re easy to grow and their sweeter, milder flavour offers a...

Radishes are pretty easy to grow, as long as you keep them growing well in good or reasonable soil.

Growing your own vegetables is often cheaper than shop-bought produce, but for most of us the real benefits are far...

Beetroot are pretty easy to grow, as long as you keep them growing well in good or reasonable soil. They are even...

When growing vegetables in containers, it’s important to keep them well-watered, so the compost remains evenly moist...

Growing your own fruit and veg is one of the most rewarding things you can do in the garden.

Most fruits are hardy enough for British gardens although apricot, peach, fig and grape need shelter from extreme...