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The Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
Vegetable Gardening

The Benefits of Growing Your Own Food

Picture this: the crunch of a freshly plucked cucumber, the vibrant aroma of basil and the satisfaction of knowing each...
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How to Choose Which Chilli Plants to Grow
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How to Choose Which Chilli Plants to Grow

Chilli plants add a vibrant pop of colour to your garden while delivering a fiery kick to your recipes. The...
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How to Start Your Own Vegetable Patch
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How to Start Your Own Vegetable Patch

Growing your own vegetables is rewarding. You’ll save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy fresher produce than anything you'll...
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How to Direct Sow Seeds for a Thriving Garden
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How to Direct Sow Seeds for a Thriving Garden

Direct sowing is a low-cost and rewarding technique for planting seeds directly into the soil, skipping the indoor growing stage....
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How to Plan and Design Your Dream Vegetable Patch
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How to Plan and Design Your Dream Vegetable Patch

Creating your own vegetable patch is one of the most rewarding gardening projects you can undertake. Whether you're a beginner...
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How to Discover Your Soil Type       (And Why It Matters)
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How to Discover Your Soil Type (And Why It Matters)

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or new to gardening, understanding your soil type is one of the most important steps...
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Why Choose Sow It Grow It and Feast for Your Garden?
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Why Choose Sow It Grow It and Feast for Your Garden?

As more people turn towards sustainability and self-sufficiency, the joy of growing your own food, herbs and flowers has never...
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Kickstart Veganuary by Growing Your Own
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Kickstart Veganuary by Growing Your Own

If you've been toying with the idea of living more sustainably or are a dedicated veggie lover ready to take...
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Freshen Up Your Winter Diet with these Garden Salads
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Freshen Up Your Winter Diet with these Garden Salads

Winter can leave us feeling sluggish and lacking in motivation, particularly when it comes to healthy eating. However, despite being...
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Chilli Plant Care: From Sowing Seeds to Overwintering
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Chilli Plant Care: From Sowing Seeds to Overwintering

Planting Chilli Seeds in Late Winter Sowing chilli seeds in late winter is an excellent way to kickstart your growing...
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Harvest More, Waste Less with Successional Planting
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Harvest More, Waste Less with Successional Planting

Are you tired of peak harvest seasons yielding more produce than you can manage, only to leave your garden barren...
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Leverage Your Garden to Combat Rising Food Prices
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Leverage Your Garden to Combat Rising Food Prices

As the cost of retail food continues to climb, many households are feeling the strain on their budgets. This situation...
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The Benefits of Growing your own Vegetables
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The Benefits of Growing your own Vegetables

Growing your own vegetables is a practical and satisfying.  There’s no better joy than eating the vegetables you’ve cultivated yourself....
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The Fiery World of Chillies What Gives Them Their Kick
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The Fiery World of Chillies What Gives Them Their Kick

If you've ever bitten into a chilli and felt like your mouth was on fire, you're not alone. For many,...
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Skirret – The Forgotten Vegetable – Herbaceous Perennial
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Skirret – The Forgotten Vegetable – Herbaceous Perennial

Sium sisarum   – Skirret  Other common names: crummock, jellico Skirret, a starchy root vegetable that belongs to the carrot family,...
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Grow Stronger Together Gardening with Companion Planting
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Grow Stronger Together Gardening with Companion Planting

In the world of gardening, there’s a practice that has been gaining traction for its natural and effective approach to...
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The Essential Guide to Crop Rotation in your Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Gardening

The Essential Guide to Crop Rotation in your Vegetable Garden

Is your kitchen garden looking a bit tired? Crop rotation could be the answer to rejuvenating your small space and...
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Understanding the Perfect Harvest Time
Vegetable Gardening

Understanding the Perfect Harvest Time

Recognising Ripeness Knowing when to harvest is crucial for getting the best flavour and nutrition from your vegetables. Root vegetables...
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