Growing guides

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.

Salvia

There are over 900 distinct species of Salvia, providing a huge range of smells and vivacious colours.

Sedum

Plants in the Sedum genus are easy to grow, produce lots of nectar for pollinators, and provide lovely autumn colour.

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus)

Coming in a range of colours and sizes, Snapdragons bloom from June through to October on tall spire stems.

Sorrel (Rumex)

Sorrel is a great substitute for spinach, with a similar texture but a sharper citrus flavour.

Spring onions (Scallion)

Spring onions are a delicious addition to a whole range of dishes, from summer salads to stir-fries.

Strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa)

If you’re a strawberry fan, the many varieties of ‘Fragaria × ananassa’ are easy to grow at home.

Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum)

​Sugar snap peas are a deliciously sweet, fun and quick-cropping vegetable to grow.

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)

If you want to grow something spectacular, plant sunflowers.

Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet peas are an incredibly popular summer climbing plant. They produce masses of flowers all summer long.

Sweetcorn (Zea mays)

Sweetcorn, or maize, is sweet, tender and delicious – especially when cooked as soon as it is picked. Plenty of sun and...

Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum)

Nothing beats the taste of your own home-grown tomatoes, freshly-picked and warm from the summer sun.

Verbena

The many different species of Verbena are great for bringing useful pollinators to the garden.

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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

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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