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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Types of plum trees: 12 varieties to grow for a fruitful autumn harvest
Grow Your Own We've rounded up some of the best types of plum trees for a bumper crop of delicious fruit
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Will raspberries survive frost? Here's what gardening experts say
Grow Your Own Wondering 'will raspberries survive frost'? Here's what you need to know
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Vegetables to plant in November: 10 crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in November and enjoy key kitchen staples as well as unusual new crops
By Janey Goulding • Published
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The one thing you need to know about winter pruning apple trees, according to an arborist
Grow Your Own A tree expert gives a top tip for winter pruning apple trees correctly
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Greengages, plums and damsons – what's the difference?
Grow Your Own Want to know what sets greengages, plums and damsons apart from one another? We reveal all when it comes to these delicious stone fruits
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Porcelain pumpkins are the prettiest fall decorating trend this year
Grow Your Own The delicate pink pumpkins we're seeing everywhere this fall are the perfect antidote to all that Halloween orange
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to save pumpkin seeds for planting: expert advice
How To Use these top tips on how to save pumpkin seeds for planting and enjoy a fresh crop of pumpkins next year – for free!
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to prune a plum tree: easy steps to keep cordon, bush or pyramid forms in top condition
How To Learning how to prune a plum tree properly will keep them looking their best and give your fruit harvest a boost
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Plaiting garlic: expert advice for mastering the traditional technique
Grow Your Own Plaiting garlic is easy – and will help your crop last longer and store better, so follow these expert tips
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to grow bean sprouts: simple tips for growing them at home
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow bean sprouts for an easy way to add nutrient-packed microgreens to salads, sandwiches and stir fries
By Janey Goulding • Published
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The UK is experiencing record allotment waiting times as demand grows
Grow Your Own The pandemic has made us all grow-your-own enthusiasts, and there aren't enough allotments to go around
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Growing giant pumpkins: how to have success with the biggest varieties
Grow Your Own Professional gardeners and growers give top tips for growing giant pumpkins in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Russian tarragon is the perfect winter garden herb – that you probably haven't heard of
Grow Your Own Often passed over in favor of the French variety, Russian tarragon is the hardy, tasty herb you need in your garden
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to grow garlic: easy tips for growing this crop in your veg patch
Grow Your Own With our advice on how to grow garlic, you'll never have to buy this staple ingredient again
By Laura Crombie • Published
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How to grow plums: tips on planting, growing and caring for plum trees
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow plums and you'll get to enjoy a plentiful supply of delicious fruit from these easy-to-grow trees
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Vegetables to plant in October: 10 easy crops to sow and grow in your plot
Grow Your Own If you want to know the best vegetables to plant in October, feast your eyes on these kitchen garden crops to sow and plant this month
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Arthur Parkinson responds to the unconventional garden trend taking over Chelsea Flower Show
Grow Your Own The horticultural expert foreshadows a tasty trend that will fill your garden with an abundance of beauty – here is what you need to know
By Megan Slack • Published
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Best companion plants for kale: herbs, flowers and veg to grow next to kale
Grow Your Own Choosing the top companion plants for kale will give your crops the best possible chance of success
By Sarah Giles • Published
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Best companion plants for broccoli: add these herbs, flowers and veg to your plot
Grow Your Own By adding the best companion plants for broccoli to your vegetable patch you can boost the success of your broccoli crops
By Sarah Giles • Published
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Best companion plants for garlic: herbs, flowers and veg to grow next to garlic
Grow Your Own By adding the best companion plants for garlic to your vegetable plot you can help boost the yield and flavor of your garlic crops
By Sarah Giles • Published
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How to grow figs: expert tips on planting, growing and harvesting
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow figs with our essential guide – and enjoy the ultimate in sweet fruit indulgence for years to come
By Janey Goulding • Published
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When is a pumpkin ripe to pick? An expert gives their tips
Grow Your Own Not sure if your pumpkins are ripe to pick? Use these failsafe methods to tell
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Best companion plants for onions: use these flowers, herbs and vegetables to improve your onion crops
Grow Your Own If you want a bumper onion harvest, add these companion plants to your plot and you'll soon boost your production
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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The secret to knowing when cucumbers are ready to pick
Grow Your Own We asked gardeners for their top tips on knowing when cucumbers are ready to pick
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Vegetables to plant in September: top 10 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Don’t miss out on the best vegetables to plant in September. We gather up the garden essentials to sow and plant now for happy harvests in the months ahead
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Easiest vegetables to grow in pots or garden beds: 10 tasty crops to try
Grow Your Own Our guide to the easiest vegetables to grow will help you enjoy a delicious harvest with minimum effort
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to prune rosemary and when to do it: simple tips for healthy herbs
How To Our advice on how to prune rosemary plants will help keep yours in tip-top condition, so you can enjoy their flavor and scent for longer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Monty Don reveals what you must do now if you want the best tomato harvest
Grow Your Own Take action right now to get more tomatoes from your garden this summer, says Monty Don
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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How to grow beetroot: practical tips for growing this tasty root vegetable
Grow Your Own Want to know how to grow beetroot in your garden? Our simple step-by-step guide has all the advice you need
By Laura Crombie • Published