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Category: Grow your own

Grow Your Own refers to cultivating fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible plants at home or in an allotment, offering fresh, nutritious produce right at your fingertips. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a sunny patio, or even just a windowsill, growing your own food allows you to enjoy the satisfaction of nurturing plants while reducing your reliance on store-bought produce.

This practice supports sustainable living, encourages biodiversity, and can be tailored to any skill level. From quick-growing salad greens to long-term investments like fruit trees, “grow your own” is a rewarding and versatile way to connect with nature, eat seasonally, and make the most of the available growing space.

Unlocking the potential of your...

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Protecting Fruit Bushes with Netting

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Starting Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cucumbers Indoors

March is the perfect time to start tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers indoors, giving them a head start before transplanting them outside when the weather warms up. These plants thrive with a little extra time to establish strong roots, ensuring a better yield later in the season. Here’s how to start them successfully. Choosing the Right Seeds and Varieties Select varieties suited to your growing conditions and space. Some options include: Tomatoes: Cherry, beefsteak, or plum varieties, depending on preference. Peppers: Sweet bell peppers or hot chili varieties. Cucumbers: Bush varieties for...
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Sowing Early Crops...

February is a great time to start sowing early crops, even though it’s still cold. With a little protection, you can get ahead of...
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What’s The Difference...

When strolling through a garden or countryside, you may encounter two types of fruit-bearing trees that appear quite similar but differ greatly in size...
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Plant Bare-Root Fruit...

Bare-root fruit trees and bushes are a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to establish a productive garden. February is the perfect time to plant them...
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Chitting Potatoes –...

Chitting potatoes is an age-old practice that gives seed potatoes a head start before planting. By encouraging the development of strong sprouts, you’ll ensure...
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Growing Winter Vegetables:...

Winter gardening offers the opportunity to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even in the colder months. By selecting the right vegetables, preparing your garden, and...
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Allotment Planner 2025

MonthWhat to PlantKey TasksJanuaryNone (focus on planning and soil preparation).Plan crop rotation, order seeds, clean tools, improve soil.FebruarySow tomatoes, chillies, aubergines indoors.Prepare ground, install...
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Guide to Companion...

Companion planting is a traditional gardening method that pairs plants strategically to support their growth, deter pests, and boost overall yields. For allotment gardeners,...
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Can You Grow...

Growing oranges in the UK can be challenging due to the cooler climate, but it’s possible with the right care and conditions. Here's how...
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Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning shapes the tree, improves fruit quality, and prevents disease. Here’s everything...
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