The ultimate guide to sowing seeds
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
2w ago
1 . Everything you need to know to achieve germination success For many gardeners, nothing is more exciting than the first glimpse of brand new seedlings poking through the surface of the soil. And, if you stick to a few basic principles, you can easily achieve fantastic results with any fruit and veg sowings this year. Take a look at these helpful ideas to get the most out of the next season… Choose your starting point Seeds can either be started under cover or directly on the plot. The time of year and the type of crop you want to grow will massively dictate your best plan of act ..read more
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Jobs for the plot for February
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
1M ago
1 . Chris Bonnett, founder of Gardening Express, reveals five key jobs for your plot this month As spring slowly approaches, dedicated gardeners eagerly anticipate the promise of a new growing season. And, whether you’re a seasoned horticulturist or just beginning to cultivate your green thumb, there’s plenty you can do on your plot this month. To help you on your way, we’ve gathered essential insights to help you kickstart a thriving garden that will bear fruit – quite literally – in the warmer months ahead. So, grab your gardening gloves and let’s embark on thi ..read more
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Make your own newspaper pots
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
1M ago
1 . 2 . Save money and get your seedlings off to a good start with this wonderful upcycling method The sowing season is starting up in anticipation for spring and what better way to prepare for this busy period than to make your own biodegradable newspaper pots? This project is a quick and simple creation that will provide you with extra opportunities to cultivate your crops this season, without the need to buy lots of plastic pots. As these handmade containers can only contain a small amount of compost your seedlings will need to be moved fairly soon after they have sprouted. For this reason ..read more
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Best Christmas gifts for gardeners
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
3M ago
In need of a Christmas gift for the gardener in your life? We’ve rounded up some of our favourites… Gardening Caddy Bag Know someone who always seems to have their arms full of gardening tools? With this caddy, they can easily carry all their gardening tools, lunch and essentials and keep them close at hand. With 14 pockets in total, it has a place for every possible garden accoutrement, including a D-ring with detachable clip to keep keys safe. £69, genus.gs Wylding Wear Suit Baby, it’s cold outside! Help your loved ones keep warm while gardening with ..read more
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Homegrown Christmas Decorations And Gifts You’ll Love
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
4M ago
1 . When you talk about incorporating homegrown elements into Christmas, we automatically think of Christmas dinner – and understandably so – but there is so much more you can bring in from the outside to add some festive cheer, from decorations through to gifts to make sure you Christmas is thoughtful, sustainable, and fun! Gifts As we becoming more conscious of the environmental impacts of the festive season, we can look to consumables and natural gifts that show the receiver that you care, without contributing to masses of excess plastic waste. These ideas are also grea ..read more
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How To Make Your Own Compost
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
4M ago
1 . Composting not only gives your plants a healthy medium in which to grow, it is also an environmentally-friendly way to deal with garden and kitchen waste. It doesn’t matter when you take on your plot, as composting happens year-round, but there are a few things to take on board to ensure you are creating the best compost you can, and avoiding common issues, such as the heap turning slimy and smelly, or the matter not breaking down. But luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to get the best from your garden heap. Getting started Before you begin the composting process ..read more
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Revamp Your Garden On A Budget
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
4M ago
1 . Putting time and research into what you want from your garden in the coming year can help you to achieve the outdoor space of your dreams, on a manageable budget. There are plenty of great products on the market, but it is also worth considering items you can reuse and recycle to save money in certain areas, meaning you can spend on the things that are really crucial to you. Make a multipurpose shed Rather than just shoving your mower, chairs and garden tools in the shed, think about the other things you want from your garden. Would you love a summerhouse but don’t have the spac ..read more
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Smart Ways To Winter-Proof Your Garden
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
5M ago
1 . Autumn and winter can elicit a wide range of feelings and emotions in us gardeners. Perhaps you’re feeling sad that the best part of the growing year is now over, or proud of your achievements on the plot over the past few months. Maybe you’re still a little frustrated at losing that crop of broad beans to aphids, cabbages to pigeons, or aubergine to slugs. Soon, however, ummer will be all but a distant memory, and we turn our thoughts to the possibilities of what next year might bring. As the temperature drops and the nights rapidly begin drawing in, it’s cr ..read more
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How To Keep Your Garden Soil Healthy
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
5M ago
1 . Soil is a key focus for us growers all year round, but especially as the season comes to an end. It’s important to replenish the ground so that your plot is ready and raring to go come spring. So, follow these straightforward pointers to make sure that next season is your most productive ever! How do I improve heavy clay soil? Heavy soils can cause lots of issues for many fruit and veg crops. To create a better consistency that is free-draining, try digging in a good dose of well-rotted organic matter such as manure. Not only will it improve the texture of the ground, but this m ..read more
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Create An Orchard In Pots
Grow Your Own Magazine
by Grow your own
5M ago
1 . 2 . If you have limited outdoor space, or perhaps don’t want to commit to putting a tree in the ground long-term, fear not! You don’t actually need a large space, or in fact, any space in beds at all, as there are now lots of options for growing fruit trees in large containers. You can even create a mini potted orchard with suitable cultivars of various types of fruit. Find the right container You can find almost any type of fruit suitable for pot growing – just make sure you have containers that are an adequate size (45cm in diameter is usually fine, but do ..read more
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