How to grow pumpkins and squash from seed
Of all the vegetables you can grow from seed, cucurbits are one of the most satisfying! Pumpkin and squash seeds should be sown indoors in spring and, with a little…
How to grow begonias in the UK
Begonias are one of the most reliable summer performers in the British garden. They flower from June right through to the first frosts, tolerate shade better than almost any other…
Small space gardening: Best organic vegetables for containers
You don’t need a sprawling allotment or a massive back garden to embrace an organic lifestyle and grow your own vegetables. All you need is a few large pots on…
No-dig organic gardening for beginners
‘No-dig’ gardening works on the principle that the less we disturb the soil, the better our crops perform. By layering organic matter on the surface rather than turning the earth…
How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
Wildlife does more than just make our gardens beautiful. Here’s how you can turn your garden into a welcoming home for helpful birds, bees and beasties.