Quadgrow Self-Watering Planters: How They Work and Why You Need One Efficiency and sustainability are vital in home gardening. The Quadgrow Self-Watering Planter brings these two ideals together by solving the common problems of traditional gardening, such as inconsistent watering and nutrient delivery. The Quadgrow system is environmentally friendly and highly effective. How Quadgrow Works: Capillary Action Explained The Quadgrow is a self-watering planter system that delivers water and nutrients directly to the roots of plants through advanced capillary matting. This method ensures that pla ..read more

March heralds a pivotal moment in the gardening calendar, a time when the quiet of winter gives way to the promise of spring. It’s a month filled with potential, inviting both novice and seasoned gardeners to engage with the soil and start the season’s journey. As we edge closer to the warmer months, March offers a unique blend of preparation and active gardening that sets the foundation for a flourishing garden. Here’s how you can make the most of this transformative month. Embarking on Early Sowing Indoor Sowing: A Head Start on the Season The lingering cold outside doesn’t mean gardening a ..read more

As the frost glistens and December’s charm envelops us, it’s the perfect time to find treasures for the gardening enthusiasts we cherish. At Grown Local, nestled amidst the late November hues, we’ve lovingly handpicked a collection of gardening gifts that promise to bring joy and a flourish of green to your holiday season. Quadgrows: A Gardener’s Dream Sold & Recommended by Grown Local: Embrace the ease of gardening with Quadgrows, a marvel for ensuring your plants are lush and well-watered, even through the festive hustle. Perfect for an array of vegetables, this self-watering system is ..read more

Gardening is a delightful blend of patience, discovery, and the joy of watching life sprout from the soil. As a seasoned gardener, I’ve cherished every moment spent in the garden, and I’m here to guide you as you begin your gardening journey. Here are five vegetable seeds from Grown Local that are perfectly suited for beginners: Carrot Early Nantes Seeds: Carrots are a garden classic, and the Early Nantes variety is a reliable choice for those starting out. They thrive in loose, well-draining soil. Beetroot Boltardy Seeds: Beetroots are robust and the Boltardy variety is exceptionally forgi ..read more

As we transition from late summer into early autumn, it’s that time of year when many gardeners, including myself, pause to reflect on the growing season. This year, one experiment stood head and shoulders above the rest—our experience growing salad greens in gutters. If you’re keen on making the most of limited garden space, this could be an avenue worth exploring. Why Gutters? A Little Context Faced with limited garden space and seeking to maximize productivity, we hit upon the idea of using gutters. We fastened these to an east-facing fence, taking advantage of the morning sun while avoi ..read more

Welcome to our 2023 tomato roundup, where we showcase the top three tomato varieties for your garden or patio this year: Tomato Veranda Red F1, Tomato Honeycomb F1, and the brand new Tomato Black Moon F1. These varieties are perfect for gardeners of all levels, with unique and delicious flavors that will make your mouth water. Tomato Veranda Red F1: The Perfect Patio Tomato Tomato Veranda Red F1 is a British dwarf tomato with an unbeatable sweet flavor, making it the perfect choice for small spaces like patios, containers, and baskets. At just 50cm tall, this determinate variety doesn’t requi ..read more

Microgreens are a type of vegetable that are typically harvested a few weeks after germination, when the plant has reached its cotyledon stage. These tiny greens have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to their delicate flavour and the fact that they can be grown indoors. In addition to their unique flavour, microgreens also have a number of health benefits. For example, they are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. A study found that microgreens can contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts. Another study found that microgreens can have hi ..read more

Easy Access Growing Advice and Tips Via QR Codes QR Seed Label Over the coming weeks and months Grown Local is working hard to produce growing advice and tips for every seed it currently sells. This information will be easily accessible via the QR code on the seed label.  Just scan the label with the camera on your mobile phone and you will be taken to the growing advice and tips specific to the seed you have purchased.    We have produced our first info page for broccoli calabrese which you can view here. Each page takes time to produce, so if we haven’t quite reached your seed ..read more

A Closer Look at Grown Local’s New Biodegradable Seed Packaging We’re thrilled to announce that our seed packaging for quantities up to one kilogram is now completely biodegradable. Crafted from a blend of Kraft paper, cellulose film, and starch film, our packages are designed to decompose in just 10 weeks. Lab tests confirm 100% degradation of our seed packaging in composting conditions within 10 weeks. Composed of a unique blend of kraft paper, cellulose, and starch film. Offers a very high barrier against oxygen and water vapour, ensuring seed quality. Our packaging is GMO-Free. The post ..read more

WE CAN DO BETTER If you have previously purchased from Grown Local, you will know our packaging was pretty much 100% plastic. We know what impact this has on our planet. In an effort to not leave a trail of bubble wrap and parcel wrap thousands of kilometres long, we have now changed our packaging. I am delighted to announce, all our packaging is now environmentally friendly and compostable. All our packaging is sustainably sourced and created from recycled materials in the UK Our new packaging will be rolled out in time for trays being delivered next week! The post Delivery Packaging is Now ..read more