I've received a lot of amazing questions on my social media platforms lately. So I have filmed a video answering a few of them! The video is below, but you can also find the questions and answers here. At what point do you prune a chilli plant? [...]

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Successful succession crops can be a real godsend. For me, it's especially useful for salad crops, which we use every day in our sandwiches, kid's lunches, and side salads. Why do we eat salad? A pre-meal salad was adopted by the ancient Greeks and then Romans. Of course, only the [...]

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We are fully into the wonderful sun and heat of summer now. It is so important to make sure your beautifully planted hanging baskets stay hydrated! Watch the following video where I demonstrate how to water your hanging baskets: Why is watering important in the summer? [...]

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Feeding your crop feeds their nutritional value. Give them a boost now and they’ll be better for you in return. Here’s why feeding your plants can mean the difference between nutrient-packed plenty for your family table or unhappy harvests. So feed, feed, feed for more of what your plants need. Best [...]

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Marsh Marigolds are a lovely flower to grow near your garden. Loving boggy or aquatic compost, it makes a wonderful and colourful feature to enjoy. Why should you grow Marsh Marigold? This wildflower is regularly found in nature, particularly damp spots such as meadows, [...]

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Consider planting for scent, there are more benefits than just an attractive smell. There are proven mental and physical benefits of immersing yourself in pleasant aromas. And I can show you how to boost your health with scent through growing your own. What are the health effects of aromas? [...]

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The 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show took place last week, and I was fortunate enough to enjoy them. Read on for some of the most wonderful gardens at the show this year! What was Chelsea's vision this year? The 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show was [...]

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As a nation, we love sugar. But it’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to question the health negatives of this indulgent ingredient. Perhaps you’ve been worried about sugar’s harm to your health and want to cut down. Well, growing your own provides you with many ways to enjoy a little sweet [...]

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Though we know a balanced diet is best, we don’t very often consider diversifying what we grow by colour. These quirky colours offer a smorgasbord of health advantages. So, spice up your supper with a splash of purples, reds, and oranges to enhance your health, and happiness. 1. Does colour mean [...]

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Blueberries are a favourite fruit of mine, thanks to their many health benefits. Full of anti-oxidants and vitamins, they are a wonderful addition to your diet. But did you know that there is a blueberry variety out there that isn't blue, but pink? Read on to find out about the Pink Lemonade Blueberry.  [...]

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Going organic when growing your own requires a high level of organization and persistence. You need to keep soil fed with compost and manures, rotate crops year after year, keep a beady eye on weeds, and much more. But is all this effort worth ditching the pesticides?   What is organic [...]

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