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💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing your own food means super-fresh, super-healthy produce. But it also opens up the opportunity to try vegetables that are truly extraordinary. There are many quirky crops just waiting to be discovered. In this short video we’ll explore our top 10 unusual vegetables to shake things up…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Squashes and pumpkins are among the most thrilling vegetables you can grow. Speed, vitality and generous harvests – they’ve got it all! Whether you’re growing summer or winter squash, get your crop off to the best possible start with our sowing-to-harvest guide to these first-rate performers. In…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing crops in containers offers flexibility and the chance to grow more too. While it’s possible to grow almost any vegetable, herb or fruit in pots, some are more suited than others. So what are the best crops to grow in containers? In this short video we’ll…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Bees and butterflies are loved by us gardeners for the incredible work they do pollinating our crops. But with native wildflower meadows becoming scarce, pollinators need our help. Planting wildflowers is the perfect way to provide these amazing insects with the pollen, nectar and habitat they need…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Compact gardens present a real challenge to ambitious gardeners. There’s just never enough room to grow everything you’d like. Or is there? Get set to create a garden haven that’s both beautiful and productive! In this short video we’ll share our top tips to help you cram…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. As the soil begins to warm up, it’s time to turn your attention to that tastiest of tubers: potatoes! Digging up those precious potato tubers is like unearthing buried treasure, and you can’t beat home-grown for quality and taste. In this short video we’ll show you how…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Keeping a gardening journal is a great way to build up a record of your experience, so you learn from the things that work, and those that don’t. Try our free Garden Journal here: https://www.growveg.co.uk/journal.aspx If you love growing your own food, why not take a look…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. This year let’s harvest even more from our vegetable gardens! But just what are the most effective ways to increase productivity? Clever tweaks to the way we grow can make a big difference to gardening success. In this short video we share ten deceptively simple techniques proven…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Seeds, plants, soil amendments, plant protection, supports – the cost of running a vegetable garden can add up…but it doesn’t have to! You don’t need lots of money to start a garden. With a little creative thinking, it’s possible to grow a successful garden for next to…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Gooseberries are reliable, easy-to-grow fruit bushes that yield a profusion of sumptuous berries. They’re the ideal choice for anyone new to growing fruit. The berries are delicious in jams, desserts and more. You won’t regret planting a gooseberry bush or two! In this short video we show…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Herbs are a versatile addition to your garden, adding color and aroma while also encouraging beneficial insects and even confusing pests. With a transformative effect in the kitchen, herbs can enhance meals, contributing bags of flavour and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. In this short video…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Winter is nearly here – is your garden ready for it? Preparing for the colder months ahead will keep overwintering plants and your hard-working soil safe and productive. In this short video we’ll share some incredibly simple, inexpensive ways to get your garden ready for the first…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Autumn brings us an abundance of juicy apples – but what to do with them all? Many varieties can be stored to enjoy over winter, while all apples may be processed into truly tasty treats. In this short video we show you how to store apples safely…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Pickings from fruiting and pod-producing vegetables such as beans and tomatoes are plentiful during the summer months, but as summer wanes so can the harvests. It’s easy to start to neglect your prolific crops when they’re no longer at their peak, but there are ways to extend…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Saving your own seeds is the ultimate in self-sufficiency. Every gardener should give it a go! Over time, saving seeds from your best plants can result in vegetables that are perfectly suited to your garden’s growing conditions. This means stronger, healthier plants – and bigger harvests! In…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening. Their often persistent nature can make for a truly frustrating experience! But you don’t have to let them get the better of you. From puny annual weeds that can be dispatched with a hoe to more troublesome perennials that need…
In this video I describe the top five ways that you can save time in your garden and be more efficiently productive.
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Cabbages you’ve grown yourself are sweeter and crunchier than anything you can buy. Better still, they are straightforward to grow, so there’s no reason you can’t enjoy delicious homegrown cabbage. There’s a cabbage for every season, meaning you can have a year-round supply of your very own…
In today’s video, I show you the different soil mixtures that I use here on the farm, why I use them, and how I make them! For the Ultimate Soil Mixture for all ages of plants, I use 45% Coco fiber, 45% compost, 2% Rock Dust, 2% Oyster Flakes, 2% Alfalfa Meal, 2% Canola Meal,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Early summer offers a tempting taste of what’s to come in the fruit garden. But to get the most from your fruit trees you’ll need to thin them out by removing many of the developing fruits. It sounds counterintuitive, but by thinning fruits you’ll enjoy a better…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. One crop sums up the sheer joy of growing your own more than any other: beans! Beans are quick-growing and exceptionally prolific, producing tender, tasty pods over many weeks. Grow them from seed for no-fuss plants that will crop repeatedly. In this short video we share invaluable…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Crunchy cucumbers, fresh from the garden are in a league of their own. There’s nothing as cool as a homegrown cucumber! Cucumbers grown in the greenhouse require slightly different care from those grown outdoors. In this short video we show you how to grow both outdoor and…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. The best education for any gardener is experience, and keeping a gardening journal is a great way to build up a record of your experience. That way you can learn from the things that work – and don’t! We’re introducing a brand new Garden Journal which is…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Sweet corn is very satisfying to grow at home, but the real prize lies in cooking up the cobs as soon as possible after harvest for a super-sweet treat. Corn that’s had to travel miles to get to your plate will be past its peak, but cobs…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Raised beds have many benefits for growing vegetables, especially if your soil is poor or badly drained. And they’re easy to make with a minimum of tools – no DIY skills required! With just a few materials, you can build your very own raised beds that will…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. If you think a low-maintenance garden means bland or, worse still, paved over and bereft of plants, think again! Growing a garden that’s easy to look after simply requires a little forward planning. In this short video we share ideas for growing a beautiful, productive garden that…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Potatoes aren’t difficult to grow, but a few simple techniques can be used to boost and extend your harvests. You can plant in trenches the traditional way, or save time and effort with no-dig gardening. And by tweaking your growing regime you can even enjoy some out-of-season…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Seed starting mixes are essential for sowing many vegetables, herbs and flowers. But with so much to sow over the coming weeks and months, they can be expensive – unless you make your own. A few simple ingredients can be combined to make a mix that’s just…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Juicy, sweet and oh-so tempting – soft fruits are the last word in homegrown deliciousness. They’re also heavy cropping and surprisingly easy to grow. If you’ve never tried growing fruit before, now’s the time to get started. In this short video we show you the best soft…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. We all dream of a garden brimming with delicious abundance, yet the reality often falls short. But there are several simple techniques that even new gardeners can use to grow bumper harvests. Think strategically and plan your garden with care, and you’ll enjoy a truly prolific plot…
