The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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The Joy of Growing Your Own Carrots
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. There’s something special about plucking a fresh carrot straight from the earth and tasting its crisp, sweet flavour – a taste that only comes from homegrown goodness. Whether…
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PLANT YOUR PANTS
Today (20th March 2024) The Country Trust is launching its Plant Your Pants soil campaign, asking people to to bury a pair of pants in the soil and dig them up eight weeks later to discover more about the life…
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April 2024
The latest issue of the UK’s best-selling growing your own magazine is brimming with all the best tips, tricks, advice and ideas for growing your own fruit and veg.
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PRODUCT REVIEW (APRIL 24)
POTTING TRAY & SHELF Made from recycled polypropylene, this is a large tray which will contain your seed and potting compost. The detachable shelf has three recessed pockets for seeds and potting accessories such as vermiculite, dibber, widger, plant labels…
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Gateau vite fait with rhubarb | French ‘quick cake’ recipe
I can highly recommend trying this delicious French ‘quick cake’. You can customise it through the seasons, swapping apples or plums for rhubarb.
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of…
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March 2024
In the March issue: new tomato varieties to try, some climate savvy swaps you can make in your garden, a closer look at oca, and much more!
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PRODUCT REVIEW (March 24)
BEST BUY SUPER 7 ELECTRIC PROPAGATOR This Garland Super 7 propagator (13 watt) will provide gentle heat to facilitate germination. It comes with seven mini propagating trays and vented lids so you can sow a range of different seeds on…
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The veg-growing army battling to protect food security
All over the UK a brigade of gardeners is helping to grow and preserve historic vegetable varieties to conserve their future – and ours. Concerned about the growth of industrial monocrops, and in the face of climate change and emerging…
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What kind of twine should I use for gardening?
Good garden twine is an important accessory which can be used for all sorts of tasks. But with different options available, what is the best gardening twine?
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Book of the Week: Enjoying Birdwatching in Lancashire and Cumbria
This week’s book pick is Enjoying Birdwatching in Lancashire and Cumbria by David Hindle.
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February 2024
In the February issue: Martin Fish’s guide to growing cauliflowers, how to make hot beds with Huw Richards, Rob Smith’s favourite carrot varieties, and much more!
