Late summer and autumn are a great time to be saving seeds for sowing the following year. Seed saving is one of the easiest jobs in the garden. Simply remember to pick a few spent flowers or well-ripened vegetables. Top Tips Pick the spent blooms or ripened vegetables on a dry day. Even better if […]
Growing Green Manure – how to plant for winter
Growing green manure is easy and a great way of replenishing the soil in your garden! Late summer is a great time to sow some green manure seeds after clearing your summer planting. Of course, you can grow lots of greens during winter as I have described in my previous post. However, if you do have […]
Growing Winter Vegetables – start in summer!
Growing your own vegetables in winter might sound like a dream but yes you can! The trick to growing and harvesting your own food in the colder season is to start them off in summer. You may think it is too cold for plants to grow in winter but some of these thrive in the […]
Planting Turmeric – tips for growing at home
Planting turmeric is fairly easy though it needs patience, especially when you are growing it in a cool climate! This is very similar to growing ginger as you have read in my earlier Growing Ginger post. Also like ginger, turmeric is grown from the root which is called a rhizome. Turmeric has a reputation of […]
Growing Malabar Spinach – easy indoor greens
Malabar spinach is a beautiful edible plant that you can easily grow indoors here in the UK! You can start it from seeds initially and after that you’ll be able to take cuttings to propagate this spinach. Although it isn’t really a true spinach, it certainly tastes like it with its generously fleshy leaves. I […]
Growing Red Veined Sorrel – an edible perennial!
I love growing red veined sorrel! It is so pretty, making it perfect for most sunny garden borders and deep planters. Red veined sorrel is a perennial which means once you plant it, it’ll grow for many years to come. Not only is it beautiful, the young leaves can be added to salads, stir fried […]
Growing Cucumbers – how to grow from seeds
Growing cucumbers is a lot easier than you think. Plus homegrown cucumbers are so delicious! Their taste cannot be compared to the cucumbers that are sold in the shops. You can grow cucumbers in a pot if your outdoor space is small. If you have a sunny sheltered spot, then you have the perfect location […]
Growing Chives – Easy to Grow Herb
I love growing chives in my garden! You may ask why and I’d say it is this is one easy herb to grow, perfect for someone who is beginning to learn how to garden. Chives are robust perennials, which means that once they are planted they will keep coming back every year. They tend to […]
Growing flowers – plant French Marigolds from seeds
Growing your own flowers like the French Marigolds can be very rewarding. French Marigolds bring such vibrant colour to your outdoor space. Here in the UK, the vibrant orange hues of these robust French Marigolds can easily brighten up any garden, balcony or window box in the summer! I particularly like to grow these as […]
How to Grow Carrots – from seeds
Showing you how to grow carrots from seeds, as requested by so many of you on Instagram! Homegrown carrots are just delicious and there are also so many varieties ranging in size, colour and flavour. This is one of the advantages of growing carrots at home as you can choose short stubby salad carrots or […]
Grow Fenugreek – delicious Methi greens
Sharing with you all how to grow fenugreek, also known as methi which is used widely in Indian dishes. Fenugreek leaves are delicious in curries like potato and tasty in spiced flatbreads. The leaves have a nutty flavour and a handful of chopped fenugreek will transform your curry. You can also add some fresh leaves […]
How to Grow Nasturtiums – easy edible flowers
I love nasturtiums so I must share how to grow these beautiful edible flowers. Especially as I have had an overwhelming request for learning how to grow these from all my Instagram followers, so here it is for you all! Nasturtiums are easy to grow from seeds and there is a huge variety, from pale […]
Growing Basil – grow from seeds
Growing basil is very rewarding! I love the warmer months as I can start growing my summer herbs. This is because it is so handy having herbs on your kitchen windowsill. You only have to reach out for a handful of flavour to add to your cooking or salads. Basil is delicious and will quickly […]
Growing Onions – easy to grow from sets
Growing onions is easy even if you are new to gardening! This is because you can start them using little immature onion sets. These are easily available in early spring in most garden centres as well as online from seed companies. I would definitely recommend that you give these a go even if you are […]
Growing Tomatoes – learn to grow your own!
Growing tomatoes is one of life’s great joys as homegrown are so delicious! Plus tomatoes are easy to grow. If you have never grown any, I would really encourage you to give it a go. You don’t need a lot of space as they can easily be grown in hanging baskets, pots and planters too. […]
Growing Chillies – how to start from seeds
Growing chillies from seeds might seem like hard work but so worth it! You can choose which variety you would like to grow which is a real privilege. This is because there is whole range of chillies with variations in colour, shape and most of all .. its heat level. As they say some like […]