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There’s a group of plants that you can plant once and harvest year in year out. They’re called Edible Perennials. Many of these plants are not commonly known, but they deserve to be because not only do they practically grow themselves but many of them are delicious and beautiful too. In this week’s episode, Ben…
How much could you slash off your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables? Find out which crops are the most beneficial for your wallet as Ben counts down his top 5 crops that are the easiest to grow, most nutritious and the best value for money. Ben has calculated the average prices of vegetables…
Sometimes things just go wrong. It’s been a challenging summer, with record breaking heat waves bringing more troubles than just watering woes. Who knew that high temperatures could also entice pests large and small? In this episode, Ben reveals all he has learned from an extraordinary summer and demonstrates what he will do to combat…
Grow your way to optimal nutrition. These five nutrient-dense crops are among the very best you can grow. Click on these links for more on growing them: – Blueberries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBFufBKH7hc – Broccoli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr1FoZ-tQ0Y – Tomatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV5C7rjT64c – Kale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIFRTNJiaAc – Garlic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFCP1uedyA
Forbidden fruits: Berries, banned? That’s right. In the USA currants were banned from being grown or sold for many years. This ban has since been lifted, and while UK and European gardeners are familiar with this fruit in their gardens, many Americans are yet to discover the wonders of currants. In this week’s episode, Ben…
Many people don’t realise that there is a very simple trick you can use to multiply your strawberries to create literally a lifetime supply of strawberries. It’s far easier than planting seeds or dividing plants! All you need is one plant. Ben show us how in this week’s episode. Want to see more about growing…
Think you can’t sow in late summer? Think again! In fact, by sowing follow-on crops, you can maximise your growing space to give you two crops for the space of one. Sound good? Then watch this week’s episode as Ben reveals the many crops you can plant. Don’t worry, it’s not too late to start…
Thinking that you’re too late to start a container garden this growing season? Well you still can! There’s all sorts of tasty produce you can still sow now. In this week’s episode, Ben demonstrates a wide choice of yummy crops you can grow in pots and containers. 🪴🪴🪴 🪴Curious to see how Ben started this…
Unlike animals, plants can’t move around to find a mate, so they have to rely on pollination, mainly from insects. It’s how they reproduce. The question is, are your plants getting enough? Our job as gardeners is to help our plants to achieve pollination, so that we can increase our chances of a bumper crop…
Discover more on garlic and how to grow it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFCP1uedyA
It’s Hot. Our plants are thirsty. Water is a precious resource and every drop counts. So how do you know when to water, how much to water whilst apply it in the most effective way? There are a few tricks that every gardener needs to know, which Ben reveals in this week’s video, in time…
So much to do, so little time? We hear you! You want to grow as much yummy produce as you can, without as much of the back-breaking work that can come with gardening…unless you know some of these hacks, which our good friend Ben is about to reveal… Our backs are thanking you already, Ben!…
Juicy and sweet, hard to beat! Everybody loves strawberries, but not everyone has the space to grow them in raised beds. Not to worry! Strawberries can grow very well in containers, and there are many ingenious ways to do this to maximise space. Ben also explains the different types of strawberries and when they crop,…
It’s only early summer and already there is an abundance of tasty pickings in Ben’s garden. Follow Ben as he leads us around his garden showing us everything he has growing and sharing his knowledge. He’ll even show us the bits we don’t usually get to see, including his food forest, his ornamental border and…
If you can grow only one crop, make it tomatoes because only by growing your own can you enjoy the very best-tasting varieties and be certain to pick fruits at their most delicious. 🍅 Tomatoes are incredibly rewarding to grow and it’s easy sail through to harvest – but only if you know how! Watch…
Caterpillars carnaged your cabbages? Pigeons nibbled your veg plot? Then you’re yet another victim of a brassica massacre! There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling you get when you go out to your precious garden only to discover that pesky pigeons and creepy crawlies have eaten your dinner before you even had a chance to…
Everybody loves sweet corn! 💛 Which is why it’s so disheartening when there are gaps left gaping in our cobs’ kernels, like unfulfilled hopes and dreams. It’s sad. It’s frustrating. Thankfully, Ben is here to tell us what to do about it, so that we can have the corn of our dreams; full, juicy and…
Slimy slimesters and slippery thieves, stealing our seedlings and snaffling our salads! Finally, the time has come to give slugs the boot and protect our precious crops using only natural, wildlife-friendly methods. Gardeners and slugs can live together in relative harmony! Find out how in this week’s episode as Ben debunks the myths and the…
Get your trowel at the ready. It’s TIME to PLANT! What started out as a few hopeful seeds have now turned into a forest of triffids, raring to get out their pots and into the ground. Help! Never fear! Ben our backyard gardener is here to guide us through his tips, tricks and tasty tid-bits…
Time to turn up the heat! 🌶 Do you yearn for the burn? If so, you’ll love Ben’s hot tips for how to grow the spiciest chilis possible. First, you’ll need to learn about which varieties to choose before you delve into the best potting and planting practices for positively painful peppers! This week’s episode…
What does a muffin tin have to do with saving time in the garden? Well, sometimes the simplest trick can make all the difference! With these ingenious hacks, you’ll save time, money and energy. If only we had known these before! Watch on as Ben reveals some of his garden wizardry… Love hacks? So do…
Want to put the ZOOSH in your zucchini? Put some COOOR in your courgettes? Well there are a few tricks of the trade you need to know first. Luckily, Ben, your friendly backyard gardener is here to the rescue with his top tips for growing Perfect Zukes every time! 💚 You’ll need good quality soil…
No space? No problem! This week, Ben takes us step by step through the process of making a BIG impact in a small space. Grow an abundant container garden and have fun repurposing old objects. Fear not! You’ll have tasty pickings in no time! Binge watch these videos! Swat up and get more bang for…
Stores running out of food, prices soaring…gardening can come to the rescue! Take charge of your food security and grow your own delicious veggies! But how do you know what to choose? Here are Ben’s Top 10 inflation-beating crops. It’s the final countdown! Binge watch these videos! Swat up and get more bang for your…
Don’t let inflation give you nightmares. Take charge: Keep calm and carry on gardening! If only we had a magic wand that could magically make groceries cheaper! Well, we have the next best thing – Ben’s top money saving tips for an abundant garden! With over 20 tried and tested inflation-busting tips and tricks, you…
Broccoli: Cartoon trees full of GOODNESS! What’s not to like?! Broccoli is a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre. It comes in all sorts of shapes and colours and each variety can be sown and harvested at different times, meaning you will have a something tasty to pick all year round…if you know how! Ben…
Beat inflation! Go forth and multiply! The cost of living may have gone up, from rocketing fuel prices to inflated food prices, but don’t worry! This video is going to empower you to maximise the yields of your crops through the wonderful propagation technique of division. Yes, you can get more food for free! Swat…
Everyone loves crunchy carrots! But aren’t they really hard to grow..? It’s easy, if you know how! Ben gets to the root of the matter in this week’s episode in his complete guide to growing the best carrots from sowing to harvest. Get your crunch on! If you love growing your own food, why not…
It’s time to get GROWING! But where do you even start?! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener wanting to expand your growing area or a starting your very first vegetable garden, Ben has some top tips up his green sleeves for you that will help you get the most out of your budget and your space.…
“Eat your greens!” they said…and they weren’t wrong! Kale, (like all leafy greens) are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Nutritious, delicious… and so easy to grow! What’s not to like? In fact, they’re so delicious that it seems everything in your garden wants to eat them too… Ben teaches what to look…
