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Looking for a specific growing guide for your fruit & veg? On this page you can find all our growing guides — so whatever the season, and whatever you're growing, you'll find the tips and advice you need.

How to grow and care for Cavolo Nero

Cavolo Nero (Lacinato kale)

‘Cavolo Nero’ is a variety of kale, closely...

How to grow and care for Chard

Chard (Beta vulgaris)

Chard, or Swiss Chard, is a delicious and...

how to grow courgettes

Courgettes (Cucurbita pepo)

Courgettes are a common summer staple in the...

Cucumbers

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)

Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp...

How to Grow French Beans

French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

French beans are a versatile vegetable, producing...

How to grow garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic is the base of so many delicious dishes...

Sections of harvested horseradish root and grated horseradish on a wooden table

Horseradish

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a hardy...

How to Grow Lupins

Lupins (Lupinus)

Lupins are a traditional addition to any garden...

How to grow onions

Onions (Allium cepa)

Onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient...

Peas

Peas (Pisum sativum)

Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness...

How to grow potatoes

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow...

How to grow pumpkins

Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata)

Delicious in pies, soups and stews, and full of...

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All the plants you need to focus on in February

What can I plant?

How to grow roses

Roses (Rosa)

Growing orchids

Orchids (Orchidaceae)

How to grow raspberries

Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)

How to grow chillies

Chillies (Capsicum annuum)

How to grow blueberries

Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium)

Avocado

Avocado (Persea americana)

Love the Garden / Geranium

Geraniums and pelargoniums (Geraniaceae)

Lilac

Lilac (Syringa)

How to Grow Lupins

Lupins (Lupinus)

How to grow and care for Geums

Geum

How to grow and care for Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

How to grow and care for peaches

Peach (Prunus persica)

How to grow and care for Euphorbias

Euphorbia

How to grow and care for cherry trees

Cherry (Prunus subg. Cerasus, Prunus sect. Microcerasus)

How to grow and care for Snapdragons

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus)

How to grow and care for an Ornamental Quince

Ornamental quince (Chaenomeles)

How to grow and care for Dianthus

Dianthus

How to plant a tree

How to plant a tree

How to grow and care for Calathea

Calathea (Calathea)

Rubber plant in a pot on the table in modern living room

Rubber Plant

Close-up of glossy green ZZ plant foliage

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Flowering white star magnolia tree against a blue sky

Magnolia

Red anthurium flowers and glossy green leaves

Anthurium

Golden Pothos plant in pot on table near window with copper watering can

Pothos

Close-up of Monstera deliciosa foliage

Monstera Deliciosa

Close-up of bromeliad with striking red flower

Bromeliad

Purple flowering African violet in a pot on windowsill

African violets

Close-up of Kentia palm leaf with water droplets.

Kentia Palm

Lush green Boston fern in grey pot against white wall

Boston fern

What can I harvest?

how to grow basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

How to grow and care for Bay Trees

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

How to grow and care for Chard

Chard (Beta vulgaris)

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