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💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Organic mulches are essential for a healthy, productive vegetable garden, locking in soil moisture, suppressing weeds and feeding plants as they rot down. There are lots of different materials that work well as organic mulch. Mulching is a great way to use up garden trimmings such as…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Beets (also known as Beetroot) should be a staple of every vegetable garden. They’re really easy to grow from seed – and you don’t have to wait long ’til harvest time. Beets have quirky seed that produce multiple plants, so they need special aftercare to avoid overcrowding.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Plants in containers that are exposed to hot sunny weather without regular access to water can quickly dry out and become unhealthy. Self watering pots are an affordable solution that provide a slow release of water to your plants as they need it. In this short video…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Where would we be without plant pots? We use them to grow young plants and to bring on delicious salads, vegetables and fruits. But what do you do with your pots once your plants have outgrown them? Reusing plastic plant pots in the garden is not only…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Pests are an ever-present menace in the vegetable garden, but there’s no reason they should get the better of you, or your crops. Beneficial insects, birds and amphibians can do a lot of the pest control work for you but sometimes you’ll still need to protect crops…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Planting out carefully raised seedlings or plants is a proud moment, but if you started them off indoors it’s important to take the time to acclimatize them to the outdoors if they’re to grow and produce well. ‘Hardening off’ is the process of getting indoor-sown young plants…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Raised beds are extremely popular with gardeners, offering many advantages such as improved yields and easier maintenance. If you want to install raised beds in your own garden then careful planning is essential. It’s worth considering which materials you’ll use to ensure your raised beds are sturdy,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. What could be easier than sowing seed…? Well, it turns out that quite a lot can go wrong! From problems germinating to incorrect spacing, sowing can be a bit hit and miss! How many times have you popped seeds in the garden and waited impatiently for your…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. A shady spot may not be the best place to grow fruits and vegetables, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done! Choose your crops carefully and even shady gardens can be pleasingly productive. By using a few simple techniques you can encourage naturally shade-tolerant fruits and…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Spring has sprung and it’s time to get sowing! To enjoy a strong start for your homegrown vegetables you’ll need to make sure that your soil is warm enough and that you use techniques to insulate young seedlings from cold temperatures. Watch our video find out how…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Garden microclimates have the potential to dramatically boost harvests – if you know how to use them. Warm walls, suntrap corners, shady areas, raised beds and crop covers can all lead to improved conditions – and higher yields – for different types of fruits and vegetables In…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. The approach of spring sees many of us starting or expanding a vegetable garden, but take care – where you locate your vegetable beds can make the difference between a bumper harvest or a disappointing loss. Sunshine, soil moisture, and exposure to wind and frost each play…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. The versatile potato is one vegetable we couldn’t be without. The best bit is they’re very easy to grow. But what type and variety is best for you? When choosing a potato you’ll need to consider a number of factors including how much space you have available,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Warmer days may still be some way off, but you can start off many vegetables today to enjoy a super-early start to your growing season. Onions, cauliflowers and radishes are just some of the vegetables that can be started early, using techniques such as direct sowing with…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. For many of us, the prospect of a new growing season signals a fresh start and the opportunity to grow our best harvests ever. But success isn’t guaranteed. Good planning is the key to success. Plan well and you’ll stand the best chance of reaping the bumper…
Welcome to the GrowVeg.com Youtube channel. Over a million people use our videos every month to learn essential gardening techniques from planning your crops to storing and preserving. Our videos are full of no-nonsense advice that’s practical and easy-to-follow. Whether you’re at home or in the garden, when you need advice our videos are available…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Where would we be without our trusty gardening tools? Treat them to a little bit of TLC and they should last for many years. Winter’s the perfect time of year to service your tools ready for the next growing season. Cultivation tools as well as pruners will…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Don’t let the winter weather stop you from gardening – you can still enjoy healthy fresh produce by sprouting beans. Sprouting seeds in a juice carton prevents them from becoming bitter by excluding light. This simple trick can make the process much easier than traditional methods. In…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. We all know that composting is essential in the garden, but compost piles can soon overflow at this time of year when you’re cutting back perennials and pulling up spent vegetables. If you’re wondering what to do with all that extra organic matter, it’s worth considering in-situ…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Beneficial insects are an essential part of any successful vegetable or fruit garden. They help us by eating pests and by pollinating crops but to to make sure there are lots of them in the garden in time for spring, they need some protection during the colder…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. With strong winds, heavy rainfall and snow, winter can take its toll on even the hardiest crops. A simple row cover can protect your plants from the worst of the winter weather, and dramatically extend your growing season. Row covers can be expensive to buy but don’t…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh herbs can transform meals into something really special, but many herbs die back in winter so it’s worth preserving your harvest before this happens to ensure a continued supply through to next spring. Air drying, microwave drying, freezing, and mixing into butter, vinegars or oils are…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. At this time of year many gardeners wonder if their green tomatoes will ever ripen. Fortunately there are some simple techniques that can help. When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening so it’s time to take action! Fruits can be brought inside or whole plants can…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Tomatoes come in a wonderful array of different types each with their own unique shape, size and taste. Growing heritage or heirloom tomatoes helps preserve this fantastic diversity of fruit for future generations. In this short video we explain which kinds of tomatoes you can harvest seeds…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Fresh homegrown strawberries are a delicious taste of summer, but there are never enough! Fortunately, it’s easy to make more – absolutely free. Strawberries produce long, leafless stalks called runners. These can be used to propagate new strawberry plants which are ready to begin cropping next season.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Potato blight first shows itself as brownish-black spots on leaves, but before long the potato foliage can completely collapse and the potatoes themselves will rot. Unfortunately, in many areas potato blight is inevitable. This persistent disease can ruin potato crops in next to no time so it’s…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Sowing salads now for fresh, young leaves in a matter of weeks is a great way to make the most of what’s left of the growing season. Cut-and-come-again salad leaves are quick and easy to grow and small enough to fit into almost any container, making them…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Sowing or planting into gaps left behind after a crop is harvested is known as succession planting. Filling gaps as soon as crops are harvested will maximize the amount of food you can grow, making your garden space even more valuable and helping to reduce weed growth.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. As vegetables are harvested, gaps will inevitably appear in your garden. However, leaving bare soil exposes your garden to weeds and can make it more prone to erosion, plus it means your garden isn’t being as productive as it could be. Fill those gaps with quick-growing vegetables…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. After weeks of care, having your harvest destroyed by a sudden influx of pests can be extremely disheartening. The problem is that most pest control methods available to gardeners rely on prevention – knowing when the pests are likely to strike, so you can take action before…
