Dobies Blog

From the mild jalapeño to the scorching Carolina Reaper, expert grower Rob Smith discusses their unique and interesting flavours and versatile culinary uses to help you choose the best varieties…

By Richard Chivers When Christmas has passed and life resumes its normality, the biggest problem I find as a gardener is that January is a frustratingly long month. When I…

Getting outside on chilly winter days can be a challenge even for dedicated gardeners! While December doesn’t offer blooms and bountiful harvests, it’s the perfect time to turn your green…

To help you choose the best varieties to grow in the UK, we asked chilli expert Rob Smith to summarise each of the five main types.

As any gardener will tell you, the compost heap is the beating heart of a garden. The cherished ‘black gold’ is essential for the health of your garden and plants;…

Autumn means shorter daylight hours and falling leaves, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden to prepare for the next growing season. In fact, tackling a few simple…

Here, expert grower Rob Smith explains everything you need to know about growing chillies, whether you sow your own chilli seeds or invest in potted chilli plants to grow on…

Dobies, one of the UK’s most trusted gardening brands, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Since its founding in Chester in 1894, Dobies has evolved from a seller of…

Planting autumn garlic from October to January will provide you with a crop from May to July next year. A member of the onion family, garlic is a staple of…

Dobies, one of the UK’s most trusted gardening brands, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Since its founding in Chester in 1894, Dobies has evolved from a seller of…