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.
Bell Glass
Bell Glass (Cloche de Verre)Overview:A bell glass, also known as a cloche de verre, is a transparent, dome-shaped cover traditionally used in horticulture to...
Protecting Fruit Bushes with Netting
Growing fruit bushes like currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and blueberries can be incredibly rewarding, but without proper protection, birds and other wildlife can quickly strip...
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...
Sowing Early Crops : A Head Start on the Growing Season
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...
What’s The Difference Between Apples and Crab Apples
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...
Plant Bare-Root Fruit in February
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...
Chitting Potatoes – How-To, and Why It’s Important
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...
Growing Winter Vegetables: A Beginner’s Guide
Winter gardening offers the opportunity to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even in the colder months. By selecting the right vegetables, preparing your garden, and...
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...
