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Small space gardening: Best organic vegetables for containers

May 6, 2026
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No-dig organic gardening for beginners

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How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

May 3, 2026
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March 20, 2026
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Five easy-grow organic vegetables for beginners 

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Small space gardening: Best organic vegetables for containers
General Organic seed and plant growing Rob Smith Vegetables
Small space gardening: Best organic vegetables for containers
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No-dig organic gardening for beginners
How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
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How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Garden
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General Organic seed and plant growing Rob Smith Vegetables
Companion plants for organic vegetable growing
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Tomato ‘Veranda Red’ – Plant Care & Growing Advice
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Tomato ‘Veranda Red’ – Plant Care & Growing Advice
Growing Herbs in Pots: Top Tips for a Container Herb Garden
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Growing Herbs in Pots: Top Tips for a Container Herb Garden
Grow Your Own Delicious Berries and Currants with Dobies
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Grow Your Own Delicious Berries and Currants with Dobies
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Water saving tips for your garden – infographic
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Lockdown Garden Projects: Gutter Gardens, Raised Beds & Bird Baths

February 10, 2021

While we are spending more time at home and in our gardens, this makes the ideal time to get our hands dirty and get ahead with gardening projects in our…

'How To' Guides Vegetables

New Veg Plants for 2021 – Grow Your Own Green Fingers & New Grafted Veg

January 27, 2021

At Dobies we look for appealing qualities in all our new veg plant varieties, whether it’s a plant that is less susceptible to disease, one that yields more, is specially…

'How To' Guides General roses

Valentine’s Day – Gift Guide for Wildlife Lovers

January 22, 2021

Valentine’s day is coming soon and it’s the perfect chance to share the love! It’s not just a special day for romantic relationships, but a wonderful time of year to…

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The Rob Smith Nasturtium With All The Answers!

January 20, 2021

Dobies really delivers with new for 2021 to the Rob Smith Range, Nasturtium Seeds – Baby Orange, this citrus sensation really does have all the answers! This super cute, award-winning…

'How To' Guides Flowers fruit Rob Smith Vegetables

New to the Rob Smith Range

January 14, 2021

If you’re searching to grow something new in the garden, then look no further than the New Rob Smith Range. We have a selection of new flower seeds, vegetables and…

fruit General Rob Smith

Melon Mangomel – A Brand New Melon Variety!

January 8, 2021

Try growing something new this year, like a fruit which tells you when it’s ripe! The Melon Mangomel is a breath of fresh air for 2021, with the sweetness of…

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Brand New Flowers for 2021!

December 31, 2020

What are you planning for your garden in 2021? Why not check out our exciting range of new flower plant varieties, which have been picked as our catalogue was going…

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Which Potatoes To Grow and When

December 15, 2020

You can’t beat cooking your own roast potatoes from scratch, let alone using your own homegrown potatoes. Growing your own potatoes is a rewarding process that provides a great plot…

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Perennial Plants and Annuals Growing Guide

December 10, 2020

So, you have just ordered an exciting new variety of plants and veggies, but there are a few steps we need to consider from the get-go to achieve the healthiest…

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What Type of Soil Do I Have?

December 9, 2020

With all the different kinds of soil types possible in the garden or down the allotment, it’s best to know what you have so you can grow the right plants…

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