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How to Outsmart Carrot Fly and Grow Perfect Carrots
How to Outsmart Carrot Fly and Grow Perfect Carrots
Carrot fly might be your patch’s worst enemy—but it’s one you can outsmart.
Jane Westoby
2 min read

The Circular Garden: Grow More with Less – rewilding garden ideas
Learn how to grow more with less using natural systems, no-dig methods, and circular thinking—featuring the Edible Gardeners.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Why Seeds Sulk: How the Equinox Affects Plant Growth & Germination
Seeds sown too early can stall, waiting for the right light cues. Time your sowings with the equinox for stronger, faster growth!
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Grow Again Next Year - The Essential Guide to Seed Saving
Seeds which you have collected will be adapted to your local growing conditions and will improve every year. There are just a few things to
Jane Westoby
18 min read


How long do seeds last?
For most seeds, viability declines over time, meaning the percentage of seeds that germinate will decrease as they age.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Kickstart Your Garden in January with seeds to sow and garden jobs
January may be chilly, but it’s the perfect time to sow hardy flowers and veggies indoors or in a greenhouse. From Sweet Peas and Larkspur t
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Winter’s Green Beginnings - Seeds to Sow This December
In the UK December is a great time to sow a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to get ahead of the season. Â Some can be sown directly int
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Understanding & Preventing Tomato Blight
One of the most feared diseases among gardeners and commercial growers alike. It can decimate a crop in a short time.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Growing Basil
Welcome to the world of basil — the fragrant herb that which transports you to Italy in just one mouthful.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


The Sweetest Tomato Varieties
All home gardeners know that nothing beats growing your own tomatoes. That freshly picked sweet taste loses its oomph in packaging...
Jane Westoby
3 min read
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