The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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Steam into asparagus season aboard the Asparagus Express!
A festival dedicated to asparagus is holding a unique launch event – on a steam train!
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024: The Bowel Research UK’s Microbiome Garden
The Bowel Research UK’s Microbiome Garden explores the fascinating link between a healthy landscape, a healthy gut and a healthy mind The Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden designed by Sid Hill and Chris Hull, explores the fascinating link between a…
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GARDENING CHARITY URGES GARDENERS TO DITCH PEAT
A lack of clarity from DEFRA is continuing to damage precious peat habitats says Garden Organic, as a promised 2024 ban is no closer to being enforced. This Peat Free April, the sustainable gardening charity is sharing its tips for…
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Jobs for April
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for April.
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How to build a rabbit fence
Emma builds a fence to stop hungry rabbits from eating her carrots once and for all. But she didn’t reckon on the Easter Bunny! Who knew he could be such a rascal! But of course, being a magic bunny, he…
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Every Garden Matters in the fight to stem biodiversity loss
Millions of gardeners across the UK are being urged to act now to halt the dangerous drop in the levels of birds, insects and other wildlife across the country. A new research paper from Garden Organic/Henry Doubleday Research Association shows…
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Build your own propagating equipment: how to protect seedlings on a budget
Stephanie Hafferty offers some money-saving ideas to keep seedlings warm and make sure they have adequate light.
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The Joy of Growing Your Own Carrots
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. There’s something special about plucking a fresh carrot straight from the earth and tasting its crisp, sweet flavour – a taste that only comes from homegrown goodness. Whether…
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PLANT YOUR PANTS
Today (20th March 2024) The Country Trust is launching its Plant Your Pants soil campaign, asking people to to bury a pair of pants in the soil and dig them up eight weeks later to discover more about the life…
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April 2024
The latest issue of the UK’s best-selling growing your own magazine is brimming with all the best tips, tricks, advice and ideas for growing your own fruit and veg.
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PRODUCT REVIEW (APRIL 24)
POTTING TRAY & SHELF Made from recycled polypropylene, this is a large tray which will contain your seed and potting compost. The detachable shelf has three recessed pockets for seeds and potting accessories such as vermiculite, dibber, widger, plant labels…
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Gateau vite fait with rhubarb | French ‘quick cake’ recipe
I can highly recommend trying this delicious French ‘quick cake’. You can customise it through the seasons, swapping apples or plums for rhubarb.
