The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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The veg-growing army battling to protect food security
All over the UK a brigade of gardeners is helping to grow and preserve historic vegetable varieties to conserve their future – and ours. Concerned about the growth of industrial monocrops, and in the face of climate change and emerging…
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What kind of twine should I use for gardening?
Good garden twine is an important accessory which can be used for all sorts of tasks. But with different options available, what is the best gardening twine?
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Book of the Week: Enjoying Birdwatching in Lancashire and Cumbria
This week’s book pick is Enjoying Birdwatching in Lancashire and Cumbria by David Hindle.
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February 2024
In the February issue: Martin Fish’s guide to growing cauliflowers, how to make hot beds with Huw Richards, Rob Smith’s favourite carrot varieties, and much more!
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: SOIL TESTING (FEB 24)
BEST BUYSOIL TESTING KIT TESTS PH AND NPK With this kit you can test the pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in your soil. It contains four test test tubes, four 4 measuring spoons, reagents for 15 tests for each…
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Kale, tomato & courgette bake
Anna Pettigrew shares the recipe for a tasty, warming dinner time treat.
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Go Green on Blue Monday: 5 things to do in nature today
Whether its a walk or some gardening, we believe that the best way to combat the blues is to go green.
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How to make your own peat-free potting compost
Emma Rawlings looks at some ingredients and recipes for making your own peat-free potting compost, both for seeds and potting on.
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How to grow your own plant-based protein this Veganuary
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or just trying to cut down your meat and dairy intake, how about growing your own plant-based protein?
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Top winter bird food tips
As the ground freezes over, the RSPB (The UK’s largest nature conservation charity) is urging people everywhere to spare a thought for Britain’s feathered residents. From the iconic red-breasted robin to the spectacular dove, these fantastic creatures rely on our…
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The World on Your Windowsill
The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World on Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at each of the five RHS Gardens. From designing your own pot, to interactive storytelling…
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FREE TREES FOR SCHOOLS
Just days away from the application deadline closing, the Woodland Trust still has 300,000 trees up for grabs as part of its free trees scheme. Schools or community groups can get their hands on these trees which can bring huge…