Growing indoor plants can be a good gateway to the gardening world. But until you develop those green fingers, it may be a little overwhelming as you try to wade through all the information, make the right choices, and care for your indoor plants correctly. The guide aims to cover the basics, helping you to…
Most people may well remember learning how to grow cress as a child. This is such an easy plant to grow as a micro-green that it is the first option many people will try. You might remember taking an eggshell, painting a face on it, filling it with damp cotton wool inside, sowing cress seeds…
If you grow your own, you may well already have grown some brassica plants in your garden. But have you ever considered saving seeds from these plants? If you would like to save seeds from brassica plants, there are a few key things that you need to know. And there is a specific process that…
Overwintering chilli plants can be an interesting option to consider if you can create the right conditions for winter in your undercover growing area. Gardeners in the UK will often focus on growing crops as annuals during the summer months. But with the right approaches, you can potentially grow your own food not only during…
Today, I thought I would share with you some simple tips for healthier tomato plants to help you avoid common pitfalls and meet with success in your growing endeavours. Tomatoes are an extremely popular crop to grow. But there are unfortunately a number of things that can go wrong when growing them in your garden….
Late frosts can be a disappointment, and can be a real challenge to gardeners. Just as you imagine that warmer spring weather has arrived, a cold snap can threaten tender new growth. You can easily lose the product of some of your hard work during the key sowing season. However, there are a number of…
Creating indoor outdoor rooms in your garden is the perfect way to extend your living space, creating an outdoor area that you can enjoy and make good use of. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, then an indoor outdoor room can become an extremely useful extension to your home. And your home…
If you are thinking about starting a garden for the first time, you might be wondering which containers to choose for your plants. You might be wondering which containers to use for seed sowing and potting up prior to planting in a bed or border. Or you might be wondering about containers for a container…
Christmas is a time when many of us want to bring greenery and lively colours into our homes. The festive period can dispel the gloom of mid-winter. Grow plants that are great for Christmas decorations in your garden that you can cut for Christmas decorations. Or choose plants that can make great houseplants over the…
A polytunnel is of course one way to protect your plants from the cold. A polytunnel will fend off the worst of the winter weather and, in some parts of the UK, will be perfectly sufficient to keep most common winter crops frost free. But if you wish to grow more tender or even exotic…
Gardeners sometimes make the mistake of thinking that gardening is not a year-round pursuit. But there are things to do in a garden all year round. Now that the temperatures are beginning to drop and the nights are drawing in, you may think that the time for planting is at an end. But autumn is…
Many people imagine that you need a heated glass house to grow tropical plants here in the UK. Interestingly, however, you can grow a range of tropical plants even in our cool temperate climate. Some can be grown outside, and are surprisingly hardy, while others can be grown in a heated polytunnel or double polytunnel…
Growing plants in pots and containers is a great way to make the most of the space you have at your disposal, both inside and outside your polytunnel. In this article, we will cover some of the basics of growing plants in pots or other containers, before discussing some of the best all year round…
Plants that flower in July are some of the most beautiful, and some of our favourites. These incredible plants give colour and life to our summer season, and you don’t have to limit yourself to growing these beautiful plants in your garden. A polytunnel is not only a great space to grow food for yourself…
Coffee is not only a delightful beverage to start your day but also a valuable resource for enriching your garden soil. By reusing coffee grounds, you can give your plants a boost of nutrients and contribute to sustainable gardening practices. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the benefits of using coffee grounds in the…
Are you looking for the best windy garden solutions? Read on. If you have a windy garden, this can often seem like a major challenge and a problem to overcome. But with the right approach, wind can be beneficial. And there are ways to keep your garden plants safe. By understanding the terrain, choosing the…
Chamomile plants are appreciated because of their fragrant leaves and daisy-like blooms. Beyond its beauty, chamomile has many benefits too, including essential chamazulene oil, known for anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory properties. With a rich history and background, chamomile is now a staple for soothing tea. In this article, you will learn how to grow a chamomile…
Squash and pumpkins are of course iconic crops of the season. But if you have grown these fruits in your garden then you may well be wondering when and how to harvest your crop. It is important to understand how to do so in order to prevent any of your hard work from going to…
Autumn sowing season is here. For example, you might think about sowing a range of pea and bean varieties. It is time to think about crops that you can sow this month or next to overwinter in a polytunnel. One of the most important things to understand as a domestic polytunnel grower is that you…
The poached egg plant, Limnanthes douglasii, is a popular plant for many UK gardens. This is an annual flowering plant that takes its name from the appearance of its flowers, which are open to a bowl shape, with yellow in the middle, and white towards the outside. About Poached Egg Plant Limnanthes douglasii is a…
