Grow Your Own
Practical advice on how to grow your own fruits and vegetables, how to live off the land, when to plant and the best produce for your patch
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Vegetables to plant in August: 10 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own We reveal the best vegetables to plant in August, so you can enjoy kohlrabi, beetroot, spinach and more
By Janey Goulding Published
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When to harvest corn: learn how to pick ripe corn every time
Grow Your Own Want to know when to harvest corn? We've got all the tips you need to get the best results
By Flora Baker Published
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How to grow sweet corn – a guide to planting corn on the cob
Grow Your Own Cultivate a sunshine harvest of mouth-watering cobs by following our golden rules on how to grow sweet corn
By Lucy Chamberlain Last updated
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When to harvest potatoes and how to do it: get it right with our advice
Grow Your Own We explain when to harvest potatoes and the best approach to do it so you can enjoy these crops at their tastiest
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow potatoes
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow potatoes and you'll have an endless supply for mashing, roasting and frying – yum!
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to ripen green tomatoes: 4 easy steps to make the most of your harvest
Grow Your Own Whatever the reason for premature picking, knowing how to ripen green tomatoes will ensure they don't go to waste
By Holly Crossley Published
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Growing vegetables from scraps: 10 easy veg to try
Grow Your Own Try growing vegetables from scraps to cut down on food waste and save money on your weekly shopping
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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How to pick a watermelon: tips for harvesting the juiciest fruits
Grow Your Own Follow these easy tips for how to pick a watermelon so you can work out when it's ripe and ready to harvest
By Flora Baker Published
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Garden expert reveals a simple organic hack for dealing with whitefly
How To There’s one way to get rid of this garden and glasshouse pest, and that’s to spray it with a powerful jet of water – but does it work?
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Create a grow your own garden that looks good too
If you love the idea of a small kitchen garden that fits with the rest of your design aesthetic, here’s all the inspiration you need to get a good looking plot
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Small vegetable garden ideas: how to grow fruit and veg in any space
Grow Your Own Even in a pocket-sized plot, these small vegetable garden ideas will help you create a plentiful patch
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Best companion plants for tomatoes: herbs, veg and flowers to grow alongside tomatoes
Grow Your Own Our advice on companion plants for tomatoes will help you to deter pests and get a better, healthier harvest from your crops
By Sarah Giles Last updated
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Vegetables to plant in July: 10 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in July, and enjoy Florence fennel, baby carrots, dwarf beans and more
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow pak choi: expert planting, growing and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow pak choi for months of stylish, inventive vegetables to adorn oriental salads, soups and stir-fries
By Janey Goulding Published
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Growing celery from scraps: how to do it in 5 simple steps
Grow Your Own Growing celery from scraps is a brilliant way to recycle your leftovers and get delicious veg to harvest for free!
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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How to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing: top tips for more salad leaves
Grow Your Own Our advice on how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing will help you enjoy freshly picked salad leaves for weeks on end
By Holly Crossley Published
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Organic garden expert reveals the simple kitchen ingredient you should be using in your plot
Plants Salt can be used in the garden in many practical and mind-boggling ways, from plant care to weed control
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to grow cilantro: tips on sowing, growing and harvesting this versatile herb
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow cilantro indoors and out with our expert guide and you'll soon have a homegrown crop of the most widely used herb in the world
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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America's favorite homegrown vegetable revealed
Grow Your Own When it comes to growing veg at home, the potato trumps its more glamorous kitchen garden cousins
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Chives care and growing guide: expert tips for this perennial herb
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow chives and enjoy months of pretty ornamental blooms, edible herbs and wildlife-friendly alliums
By Janey Goulding Published
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Tomato blossom end rot: how to prevent this problem from ruining your crop
Grow Your Own Learn how to identify and stop tomato blossom end rot with our guide so you can enjoy a successful harvest this year
By Holly Crossley Published
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Vegetables to plant in June: 10 tasty crops to sow, plant and grow
Grow Your Own Our pick of the best vegetables to plant in June means you can enjoy yardlong beans, turban squash, yellow cauliflower and more
By Janey Goulding Published
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Growing potatoes in containers: top tips for these staple crops
Grow Your Own Small garden? No problem – growing potatoes in containers is easy with this expert advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to use edible flowers: top tips for picking, preparing, and cooking with beautiful blooms
How To Our guide on how to use edible flowers will help you add color, flavor, and texture to sweet and savory foods
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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Tomato blight: tips to prevent this common problem
Grow Your Own With our advice, you can protect your crop from tomato blight and enjoy a delicious harvest this summer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Vegetables to plant in May: 10 crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in May, and grow cherry tomatoes, baby corn, butternut squash and more
By Janey Goulding Published
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Vegetables to plant in April: 10 crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own Feast your eyes on the best vegetables to plant in April, and crack on with courgettes, runner beans, giant squash and more
By Janey Goulding Last updated
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Experts are encouraging gardeners to deter slugs with the sacrificial plant method
Grow Your Own Distract destructive pests by adding marigolds, nasturtiums, lettuce and kale to your garden planting scheme
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to grow peas: expert sowing, planting and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow peas and enjoy the simple pleasures of tasty prolific crops that are always a kitchen favorite
By Janey Goulding Published