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💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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,…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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.…
💛 📖 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.…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 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…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. It’s easy to be charmed by chard – it looks stunning, is very easy to grow and is one of the most versatile vegetables in kitchen. Chard leaves make an excellent spinach substitute while the stems can be cooked just like asparagus, so you essentially get two…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Though temperatures are starting to cool and the amount of daylight is reducing you can still harvest plenty of fresh food from your garden if you choose crops which mature quickly. Salad crops are some of the quickest plants to grow and, if given some protection, in…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Onions form the bedrock of many culinary creations. You can eat them fresh, but if you want to store some to use later on you’ll need to harvest and dry them correctly. Onions need to be thoroughly cured so that they can be kept in storage for…
💛 📖 See the GrowVeg book here: https://www.growveg.com/growveg-the-beginners-guide-to-easy-gardening.aspx. Growing new herbs from established plants is easy to do and a great way to bulk out your existing herb garden. And now’s the time to do it! Many perennial herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme are easily propagated by taking ‘semiipe’ cuttings in late summer.…
💛 📖 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…
