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…
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…
Companion plants for organic vegetable growing
Companion planting is the age-old practice of pairing plants to attract pollinators, deter pests, and enhance flavour – all without the use of chemicals. Here, author and allotmenteer Rob Smith…
Five easy-grow organic vegetables for beginners
If you want to know exactly what’s in your food, growing your own organic vegetables is a great place to start. We asked Rob Smith, the author of ‘Grow to…
How to plant and grow garlic
Garlic is easy to grow, and doesn’t need a great deal of space – here's how!
Planting late summer veg
As the summer fades into autumn and the weather gets colder, it’s tempting to pack up the veg garden and head indoors. But this means missing out on a range…
Catch Cropping
Harvesting crops is a double-edged endeavour. While we have the wonderful sense of satisfaction that comes with growing our own vegetables, the very act of harvesting it can leave us…
How To Grow Autumn-Planting Garlic
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…
What’s the Difference Between Grafted and Non-Grafted Veg Plants?
We all know that growing your own vegetables in your own veg patch or allotment is a rewarding achievement, and you can’t beat the taste of homegrown vegetables straight from…