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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Monty Don’s top tips on harvesting garlic and shallots successfully
Grow Your Own Make the most of the delicious produce from your kitchen garden with Monty Don’s top tips for harvesting garlic and shallots
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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How and when to harvest rhubarb for tasty stems
Grow Your Own We explain when to harvest rhubarb and how to do it properly for the best results
By Holly Crossley Published
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Harvesting apples: how to pick apples, with expert tips from Monty Don
Grow Your Own When it comes to harvesting apples, follow these few simple rules to get a good supply of fruit that will last you throughout the year
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Storing apples: how to store your harvested fruit so it lasts longer
How To When branches are bursting with this delicious fruit, storing apples properly will mean that none go to waste and you can enjoy them for months
By Teresa Conway Published
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Growing rhubarb – everything you need to know
Grow Your Own If you're thinking of growing rhubarb, here's how to get a bumper crop. Rhubarb crumble, anyone?
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to grow microgreens indoors for a tiny windowsill vegetable garden
Grow Your Own Learning how to grow microgreens indoors couldn't be easier. And they can be ready for eating just a week after planting!
By Liz Marvin Last updated
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Growing radishes: top tips on how to grow radishes to get a bumper crop
Grow Your Own You won’t believe how easy it is growing radishes. With our advice on how and when to grow them, you will be rewarded with a tasty harvest in just four weeks
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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When to harvest radishes: simple tips for picking this lovely root veg
Grow Your Own Learn when to harvest radishes to be guaranteed the tastiest and crunchiest crop
By Flora Baker Published
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How to save bell pepper seeds for planting at home
Grow Your Own Learn how to save bell pepper seeds and grow your own crops for free
By Flora Baker Published
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Growing ginger in a pot? Try this expert tip to maximize your yield
Grow Your Own Growing ginger in a pot couldn't be easier – follow this expert tip from Kevin Espiritu to get more ginger for your kitchen
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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What is green manure and how do you use it?
Grow Your Own Get to grips with green manure and make your gardening more eco-friendly by using this natural fertilizing method
By Flora Baker Published
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How to grow ginger: expert tips for this spicy cooking ingredient
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow ginger to give your culinary creations an extra kick – it's easy with this advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why the hügelkultur trend is gaining fans and could transform backyard vegetable growing
Grow Your Own Homegrown veggies could soon be raised on a mound of earth, if new interest in the old-fashioned hügelkultur method of gardening catches on
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to grow turnips: expert planting, growing and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow turnips and enjoy your own sweet and spicy taproots and tender greens throughout the year
By Janey Goulding Published
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How to use neem oil on plants to get rid of pests naturally
How To Learn how to use neem oil on plants for a natural and effective pesticide, which won't cause harm to humans, birds and other animals
By Sally Jenner Published
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Watering tomato plants the right way is the key to successful crops
Grow Your Own Get healthy and delicious crops by watering tomato plants in the best way possible
By Sally Jenner Published
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The experts reveal a wide range of vegetables suitable for balcony growing
Grow Your Own Don’t limit your balcony gardening to a few pots of herbs – you can raise root veggies, fruit trees, and exotic peppers and chilies, too
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to save tomato seeds for planting: 3 simple steps for a cheap crop
Grow Your Own Boost your harvest for free by learning how to save tomato seeds
By Holly Crossley Published
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Vegetables to plant in September: 12 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in September, and stock up on arugula, wok broc, radishes and collard greens
By Janey Goulding Published
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Expert reveals how to harvest basil so it keeps growing
How To Our best tips for how to harvest basil will make your herbs bushier and better than ever
By Flora Baker Published
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Tomato pests: top tips on 5 common intruders
Grow Your Own Tomato pests can be a nuisance, but our advice will help protect your plants
By Holly Crossley Published
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Vegetable gardening for beginners: 7 tips to start growing your own crops
Grow Your Own With our guide to vegetable gardening for beginners, you'll be enjoying a delicious harvest in no time
By Holly Crossley Published
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Apple tree diseases: how to identify and treat 5 common problems
Grow Your Own Get the lowdown on these apple tree diseases to keep yours healthy and enjoy a successful harvest
By Holly Crossley Published
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Cucumber diseases and pests: 5 common issues and how to tackle them
Grow Your Own Avoid these cucumber diseases and pests and you'll be on your way to a successful harvest
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to harvest strawberry seeds to get free plants
Grow Your Own Learning how to harvest strawberry seeds is quite straightforward, and will give you extra plants for your next crop
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to grow a peach tree from a pit: tips for planting these delicious stone fruits
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow a peach tree from a pit and enjoy these summer favorites fresh from your backyard
By Flora Baker Published
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Tough-skinned tomatoes: expert tips to avoid this common problem
Grow Your Own We explain what causes tough-skinned tomatoes and how you can prevent it from happening
By Holly Crossley Published
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Growing vegetables at home is more popular than ever in the US – here's why
Grow Your Own Growing vegetables has turned into a worthwhile hobby for millions of Americans, according to new research
By Jayne Dowle Published