December 5, 2024

VIDEO: Cover Crops To Recharge Your Soil This Winter!

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Cover crops, or green manures, are a great way to protect your garden from weeds and soil erosion over the winter period. As well as protecting your soil, cover crops can be dug into the earth before spring, improving the soil ecosystem and feeding your plants with…

VIDEO: How To Save Seeds From Your Bolting Vegetables

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Have you found that your lettuces have flowered and run to seed? Don’t lose heart, bolted vegetables are a great way to get free seeds! In this short video we show how to know when your lettuces are bolting and what to do to harvest the seeds…

VIDEO: Help Kids Grow – Plant a School garden!

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. School gardens are a great way to get kids involved in the outdoors and learning about nature from an early age. Teach children to grow and they’ll develop a healthy attitude to food that will last a lifetime. School gardens demonstrate, hands-on, where good, nourishing fruit and…

VIDEO: How to Tell When Your Fruits and Vegetables are Ready to Harvest

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as harvesting your own homegrown fruits and vegetables. But how can you tell when they’re perfectly ripe? Different crops have their own tell-tale signs that let you know when they’re ready to eat. In this video we share our top tips on…

VIDEO: Tomato Problems: Fix Issues Affecting Your Tomatoes

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. There’s nothing quite like the aroma and taste of a homegrown tomato. They’re also pretty easy to grow as long as you’re prepared for signs that something is wrong. As well as pests and diseases, tomato yield and quality can be affected by nutrient deficiencies, poor pollination,…

VIDEO: 10 Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables are packed full of nutrients which help to boost health and give us that feel-good glow. But which are the best? All crops are not created equal, and some are even better for you than others. In this short video we discuss…

VIDEO: Hand Pollination: How to Pollinate Plants by Hand

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Are you seeing plenty of flowers forming on your squash plants but not many fruit growing? Do you grow your plants under plastic to stop common pests? In this short video we explain how to distinguish between male and female plants and demonstrate how you can manually…

VIDEO: 7 Naturally Sweet Crops to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing your own fruits and vegetables naturally improves our diet but what can you do about that nagging sweet tooth? What if you could satisfy that craving with what you can grow in your own garden? In this short video, discover seven naturally sweet fruits and vegetables…

VIDEO: 10 Smart Watering Tips for Your Vegetable Garden

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Water is a truly precious resource. Getting smart with the way we water saves time and money while boosting plant health. Watering at the right time, in the right place, using the right methods can make a big difference to how much water your garden needs. In…

VIDEO: Garden Pests: 8 Ways to Protect Your Cabbages

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Home-grown cabbages have a range of flavours that you just can’t match from store-bought versions. However cabbages and other brassicas are quite vulnerable to pests and diseases. In this short video we show how you can protect your cabbages from the most common threats in your vegetable…

VIDEO: Dealing With Aphids: Pest Control Tips & How To Protect Your Plants

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Aphids are one of the most common garden pests, infesting and weakening our crops while spreading plant diseases. As a gardener you have the power to fight back using organic, nature-friendly techniques to banish aphids from your garden. In this short video we’ll share five simple but…

VIDEO: How to Make a Beautiful Arch for Climbing Vegetables

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Vegetable arches offer an incredibly efficient – and attractive – way to grow sprawling or vining vegetables such as squashes, beans and cucumbers. When you don’t have much growing space it makes sense to train your vegetables upwards. In this short video we’ll show you how to…

VIDEO: How to Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Hanging Baskets

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Hanging baskets provide a great space-saving way to grow many fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, strawberries and all manner of leafy herbs and salads. Whether you’ve got a small garden or if you’ve simply run out of space, a hanging basket overflowing with edibles will make a…

VIDEO: Garden Pests: Stop Slug Damage To Your Fruit & Vegetables

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Slugs are the gardener’s number one enemy! In this short video we show how to fight back and stop slugs damaging your crops: – How to identify slugs, slug eggs or slug damage on or near your plant foliage or fruit. – When and where should you…

VIDEO: Maximize Your Space: Stunning Designs for Small Gardens

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Many of us have a garden that’s smaller than we’d like, but there are plenty of clever design techniques you can use to make the most of your space. A perfectly formed patch of garden paradise – both beautiful and productive – can be created in even…

VIDEO: Growing Carrots from Sowing to Harvest

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Crunchy, sweet and full of character – nothing compares to garden-grown carrots. Grow them directly in the ground, in raised beds or in pots, and discover the tempting range of varieties available. Getting carrots just right can be challenging, but when you know how it’s easy! In…

VIDEO: How to Make Willow Structures for Your Garden

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Willow is very satisfying to work with and lends itself to making rustic screens, structures and supports for a beautiful natural look. No special tools needed! Willow structures make very useful and attractive features in a garden. They can be used to edge beds, screen off unsightly…

VIDEO: 7 Vegetable Garden Shortcuts: Gardening Tips to Save Time

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Does your garden feel like an endless ‘To Do’ list? Don’t despair – it doesn’t have to be that way! There are ways to make life easier for yourself and speed up the process. Preparing vegetable beds, laying essential paths, raising plants from seed and keeping your…

VIDEO: Growing Strawberries: How to Grow the Best Tasting Strawberries

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Home-grown strawberries taste the best – and the great news is they’re very easy to grow. By selecting the right varieties and providing ideal growing conditions, you’re sure to enjoy a super crop of strawberries. In this short video we’ll explore the best ways to choose, plant…

VIDEO: Growing Leeks from Sowing to Harvest

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Luscious leeks are trouble-free crops with a long harvest period that can extend right through winter. Leeks need a long growing season but the end result is worth it – big, beautiful plants that withstand cold weather and can be harvested when there’s not much else available.…

VIDEO: Enriched Garden Soil – Supercharge Your Soil This Spring!

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. The secret to a successful garden is right beneath your feet. Show your soil some love and you can expect bigger, better harvests. Soil that’s in top-notch condition is the secret behind successful harvests, and now’s the time to prime your soil for the coming growing season.…

VIDEO: Companion Planting Made Easy

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. When it comes to companion planting there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there. Knowing what you can trust is tricky, to say the least! Companion planting can be used to boost your harvests in many different ways – by attracting pest predators, suppressing weeds, and by…

VIDEO: How to Make a Compost Bin from Pallets

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Composting is the gardener’s way of recycling old plant material into rich, soil-nourishing compost. Plants love it! Wooden pallets are often free to source and are the perfect size for making a large compost bin. In this short video we demonstrate how to make a simple but…

VIDEO: How to Grow Delicious Herbs in Containers

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Delicious, aromatic herbs look fantastic in pots and can transform your cooking. Grow several different types together and you’ll enjoy fresh pickings time and again. A herb planter looks gorgeous and makes a unique, personal gift for your gardening- or cooking-obsessed loved ones. In this short video…

VIDEO: How to Make a Christmas Holiday Wreath

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. A beautiful Christmas wreath sets the tone for the festive season. Making your own is a very satisfying project – and it’s easy when you know how. In this short video we’ll show you exactly how to make a wreath, step by step. This fun project will…

VIDEO: How to Make A Cold Frame Step-by-Step

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Cold frames are fantastically versatile, helping the gardener to cheat the seasons and enjoy more harvests. With just a few inexpensive and reclaimed materials, a drill, some screws and a screwdriver, it’s straightforward to make your own cold frame to protect plants from the elements. In this…

VIDEO: The Complete Guide to Companion Planting

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Flowers: they’re not just pretty to look at, they can really help to improve the way we grow our fruits and vegetables. Growing a variety of flowers as companion plants in or near your vegetable garden can enhance the beauty and productivity of your plot. In this…

VIDEO: How to Harvest, Store and Process Apples

💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. This is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and there’s little to beat the apple tree when it comes to fruitful abundance. Apples are a much-loved crop in many gardens, but how do you know just when the time is right to pick them? And what…