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💛 📖 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. Whether you prefer sweet peppers or hot, there’s none more satisfying than those you’ve grown yourself. Now’s the time to get sowing! In this short video we’ll show you all you need to know to sow, grow and harvest peppers of every kind. If you love growing…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing a garden is equal parts challenging, rewarding, mystifying and uplifting. There’s a lot to learn, but we’re here to help. Don’t make the same mistakes we did! In this short video we’ll share our top 10 tips to help you grow a successful garden. If you…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Onions are exceptionally useful in the kitchen, and properly harvested and cured bulbs will successfully store for up to six months. They really are a must-grow vegetable! There are several options for starting onions but, whichever method you choose, they all need the same garden care. In…
💛 📖 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. Getting the most from your vegetable garden is easy using our Garden Planner. A well-planned garden helps you avoid common issues that affect the health and productivity of your plants. With over 250 plants and 100 structures, you can easily identify the best positions for each plant…
💛 📖 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. Bonfires, wood burners and open fireplaces produce lots of ash over the course of winter. Don’t throw it away! It’s a valuable source of nutrients for the garden. Wood ash is particularly useful for fruiting plants, but it’s important to know where not to use it too.…
💛 📖 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. 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. 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…
💛 📖 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. 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…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Good soil provides moisture, nutrition and support for crops. It’s essential to take care of your soil to guarantee a great harvest. Any soil type can be improved using one simple technique. In this short video we show you how to identify what type of soil you…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Gardeners are a pretty thrifty bunch and it’s in the garden where repurposing old items into new really comes into its own. From transforming tins into planters to repurposing old furniture for storing produce, there are countless ways to put worn out or unwanted items to good…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Gorgeous garlic packs a pungent punch, making it an indispensable addition to so many recipes – and every vegetable garden. Garlic is best planted before winter in many areas. It’s very easy to grow – all it needs to thrive is a sunny spot and good drainage.…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. While there’s never any shortage of delicious fruits and vegetables to harvest during the main growing season, those quieter times of the year can prove a little more challenging. There are a number of tricks and techniques that help to extend the growing season beyond what you’d…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Cats make delightful pets, but they can be a nuisance in the vegetable garden. Cats make delightful pets but not everyone has such a positive relationship with them in their garden. It can be very frustrating when your vegetable beds become the toilet for the neighbourhood felines,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Training beans to grow up supports yields bigger harvests from a relatively small patch of ground. Climbing vegetables are easier to harvest, require less weeding and can be used to create a windbreak to protect other plants from harsh weather. If you love growing your own food,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Raspberries are among the easiest fruits to grow and, for the space they occupy, produce even more fruit than strawberries. Isn’t it time you gave them a go? Raspberries deserve a place in any fruit garden. With minimal care, they’ll reward you with heavy crops of sweet,…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. When it comes to finding space to grow your own fruits and vegetables it pays to look beyond the obvious. There are many quirky places to raise your homegrown produce – and more than a few will raise an eyebrow or two! In this short video we’ll…
💛 📖 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…
