January/February jobs in the garden

January/February jobs in the garden

Winter can seem a bit of a dead time in the garden but there is still plenty to be getting on with in readiness of spring. These tips will give you a guide to just a few of the jobs you can be getting on with in January and February.

Grow your own tasty peas and beans

Grow your own tasty peas and beans

Peas and beans are easy to grow and great if you are a beginner or want to get kids into gardening. You don't even need a garden as they can be grown in containers.

Start growing your own tasty nutritious vegetables

Start growing your own tasty nutritious vegetables

Growing your own vegetables is immensely rewarding, gets kids interested in the outdoors and the taste is far superior to supermarket produce. It can be as cheap as a few pounds for a packet of seeds, so why not give it a go.

Raised beds are ideal if you lack mobility

Raised beds are ideal if you lack mobility

If you love a symmetrical tidy garden or have mobility issues then raised beds are definitely the way forward. This blog will take you through the pros and cons of constructing raised beds.

Guide to growing aubergines (eggplant)

Guide to growing aubergines (eggplant)

Aubergines are a Mediterranean plant and as such need a long hot growing season so sow the seed as early as possible and grow in a greenhouse or sheltered suntrap. Follow these tips and you can have a crop of these delicious versatile vegetables.

Mediterranean vegetable stew cooked on the Kadai Indian fire bowl

Mediterranean vegetable stew cooked on the Kadai Indian fire bowl

This blog takes you through the steps to create this Mediterranean vegetable stew on the Kadai firebowl, but it can just as easily be cooked on any BBQ with a lid. Serve on it's own with a chunk of artisan bread or as a side to a meat dish.

Guide to having a low maintenance garden

Guide to having a low maintenance garden

A low maintenance garden is a must if you have mobility issues or just don't have the time to do a lot of gardening. It is also essential if you want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space with family and friends.

Now is the time to plant bare root soft fruit, trees and hedging

Now is the time to plant bare root soft fruit, trees and hedging

Anyone who grows their own fruit and veg will want to grow soft fruit and you will also know that they are expensive to buy potted so save money by buying bare root over the winter. Plant in late autumn when the soil is still warm and they will establish a good root system before spring.

Hayes guide to the best potato varieties

Hayes guide to the best potato varieties

Potatoes grown at home are a taste sensation compared to supermarket produce so if you have a little space, even just a large tub or old compost bag you can still grow potatoes. This blog takes you through the best varieties for your situation.

Prepare for spring by cleaning your greenhouse

Prepare for spring by cleaning your greenhouse

If you are lucky enough to have a greenhouse then keeping it in a clean tidy state is absolutely essential for keeping disease and pests at bay. A greenhouse allows you to overwinter precious plants and grow fruit and veg which would otherwise be impossible, especially in the north of the UK.

The key to a productive garden is healthy soil

The key to a productive garden is healthy soil

All gardeners know that the only way to achieve great results starts with the soil. It stands to reason that if you continually take from the earth it will eventually become depleted and unproductive. Read these tips for improving your own soil.

Sow tomato seeds in late winter/early spring

Sow tomato seeds in late winter/early spring

This blog and video shows just how easy it is to start your 'grow-your-own' journey. Future blogs take you through how to plant them out in the greenhouse, how to pinch out the side shoots so you get a good crop and how and when to feed and water your plants.

What Seeds Should I Be Sowing In Autumn?

What Seeds Should I Be Sowing In Autumn?

Just because autumn is here it doesn't mean that everything in the garden stops, this blog gives you some ideas of what seeds to sow at the end of summer.

August tasks in the garden

August tasks in the garden

August in the garden is the time to sit back and reflect on all your hard work; BBQ, entertain family and friends, pick all your lovely produce and just enjoy the outdoors. There are a few tasks to complete but they are mainly just tending and keeping on top of weeds.

Forage for wild garlic

Forage for wild garlic

Foraging is incredibly satisfying, giving you free food and exercise in the fresh air. Before you embark on foraging make sure you have the relevant ID books and can definitively identify the plants and fungi you are gathering.

How To Grow Fruit In Small Spaces And Containers On A Limited Budget

How To Grow Fruit In Small Spaces And Containers On A Limited Budget

Don't let having no garden put you off growing healthy fruit, they can still be grown in pots, it's just a question of making sure the pot is large enough for the fruit.

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