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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Porcelain pumpkins are the prettiest fall decorating trend this yearGrow 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 prune a plum tree: easy steps to keep cordon, bush or pyramid forms in top conditionHow 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 techniqueGrow 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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Growing giant pumpkins: how to have success with the biggest varietiesGrow 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 ofGrow 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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Arthur Parkinson responds to the unconventional garden trend taking over Chelsea Flower ShowGrow 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 kaleGrow 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 plotGrow 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 garlicGrow 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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When is a pumpkin ripe to pick? An expert gives their tipsGrow 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 cropsGrow 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 pickGrow 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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How to prune rosemary and when to do it: simple tips for healthy herbsHow 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 harvestGrow 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 vegetableGrow 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
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The one thing you need to do now to get strawberry plants for free, according to Monty DonGrow Your Own Take Monty Don’s advice and get vigorous new strawberry plants for your plot without paying
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best companion plants for carrots: herbs, flowers and veg to grow with carrotsGrow Your Own Choosing the best companion plants for carrots is key to getting a bumper crop
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Best companion plants for peppers: herbs, flowers and veg to grow alongside peppersGrow Your Own Our guide to the best companion plants for peppers will help you boost your crop
By Sarah Giles Published
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Best companion plants for potatoes: herbs, flowers and veg to improve your potato cropGrow Your Own Choosing the best companion plants for potatoes is easy and will reward you with a bigger, healthier harvest
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Gardener Scott shares his top tips for creating a vertical gardenGrow Your Own The expert gardener explains the techniques you need for success with vertical gardens
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Potato blight explained – plus Monty Don's tips for treatmentGrow Your Own Potato blight spoiling your crop? Try Monty Don's expert advice to save your harvest
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Best companion plants for cucumbers: flowers, herbs and veg to grow with cucumbersGrow Your Own Choose the best companion plants for cucumbers to help boost your homegrown harvest
By Sarah Giles Published
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Experts reveal the most common vegetable harvesting mistakesGrow Your Own Avoid these vegetable harvesting mistakes to make sure your crop doesn't go to waste
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to grow dill: expert tips for cultivating this tasty ornamental herbGrow Your Own As well as a flavourful herb to enhance cooking, learn how to grow dill in your garden and you’ll add beautiful foliage and flowers too
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Best companion plants for strawberries: the flowers, herbs and veg to grow next to strawberriesGrow Your Own If you want a bumper strawberry harvest, add these companion plants for strawberries to your plot and you'll soon see the improvements
By Sarah Giles Published
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How to grow watermelon: expert tips on growing this refreshing fruitGrow Your Own Find out how to grow watermelon and you'll soon be wondering why you've never tried it before
By Sarah Wilson Published
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The secret of enjoying fresh parsley this winter from Monty DonGrow Your Own Love having fresh parsley for your kitchen? Sow it now for winter harvesting, says Monty Don
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Companion planting: a guide to growing crops side by side to keep them healthyPlants Companion planting can bring a host of natural benefits to your garden, so find out what combinations of flowers and vegetables do better when planted side by side
By Fiona Cumberpatch Last updated
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Deer destroyed your veggie patch again? This cheap supermarket buy will help to deter themGrow Your Own The cheap – and cruelty-free – deterrent for the animals that are a little too fond of your home-grown fruit and veg
By Anna Cottrell Published
