Your complete library of expert gardening tutorials, step-by-step growing guides, and seasonal garden advice. Whether you're starting your first seeds or perfecting your harvest, find everything you need to grow healthier plants and create the garden of your dreams.
Master the art of storing potatoes through winter with our comprehensive UK guide. From proper curing techniques to ideal storage conditions, learn how to keep your homegrown potatoes fresh for 6+ months using proven methods that work in British climate conditions.
Discover the perfect timing for harvesting potatoes in the UK. From first earlies in June to maincrops in autumn, learn the visual cues, proper techniques, and storage methods for maximum potato harvests.
August in the UK brings cooler nights and shorter days, potentially leaving you with plenty of green tomatoes. Don't worry - with the right techniques, you can successfully ripen these green treasures both on the plant and indoors. Learn proven methods to maximize your tomato harvest this season.
Discover the crucial timing for stopping onion watering before harvest in the UK. Learn how proper watering schedules affect storage life, bulb quality, and when to cease irrigation for spring and autumn planted varieties in British growing conditions.
August marks peak garlic harvesting season in the UK. Discover the essential signs that indicate your garlic is ready, learn proper harvesting techniques to avoid damage, and master proven storage methods that will keep your homegrown garlic fresh and flavourful for months to come.
July is a crucial month for UK gardeners - discover what to grow now for autumn harvests and fresh winter vegetables. From quick salads to hardy brassicas, our complete guide reveals the best crops to plant this month for year-round garden productivity.
Discover how to successfully grow Florence fennel from July sowings in the UK. This comprehensive guide covers everything from choosing bolt-resistant varieties to harvesting sweet, aniseed-flavoured bulbs perfect for British gardens.
Master the art of growing pak choi in July with our comprehensive UK guide. Learn essential summer sowing techniques, bolt-resistant varieties, and proven care tips for successful harvests despite the challenging summer heat.
July is the perfect time to sow winter kale varieties in the UK. Discover the hardiest cultivars including Cavolo Nero, Redbor, and Dwarf Green Curled that will provide fresh, nutritious greens throughout the coldest months. Complete growing guide with expert tips for successful winter harvests.
July is the perfect time for a second sowing of Swiss chard in the UK. Discover how to grow this colourful, nutritious vegetable for autumn harvests and early spring pickings, plus the best varieties to choose for your summer garden.
Planning for winter vegetables starts in July! Discover the hardiest winter cabbage varieties perfect for UK gardens, from frost-resistant Savoy types to reliable January King varieties. Learn expert planting techniques, care tips, and timing advice for a bountiful winter harvest that will keep your kitchen stocked with fresh, nutritious greens throughout the coldest months.
July is the perfect time to sow maincrop turnips for a delicious autumn harvest. This comprehensive guide covers everything UK gardeners need to know about growing turnips in summer for fresh roots through winter.