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Thinking of growing microgreens at home? If you want a fresh supply of tasty, healthy fresh greens throughout the winter months (and indeed, all year round), this is a great idea. 

As we count down the days until Christmas, many gardeners are counting down the things that they can still do in their family gardens during the festive season. But worry not—if December gardening ...

You may not think it, but your garden is a pretty inspiring place for kids. Yes, it may be tricky to get them away from their devices or motivate them to go outside, but once they’re out there, the...

California poppy, grows naturally in the wild tells us what it enjoys most in the garden. In California, and other parts of the south western USA, California poppies grow in deserts and in other dr...

Raspberries are a particularly pleasing fruit to grow at home. Not only are they easy to grow and maintain, they are also an economical way of getting your hands on a rather expensive supermarket f...

Gooseberries are some of the most underrated and overlooked fruits - and you’d think with a name like that, they’d know a thing or two about standing out. They’re a rare sight on a supermarket shel...

Did you know that a number of today’s health problems can be traced to a poor diet? With so much processed food on supermarket shelves, it’s becoming all the more important to influence little one’...

For anyone seeking thoughtful yet inexpensive gifts for gardening friends and family, you’re in the right place. We have a range of options available, with gifts for beginner gardeners and for thos...

Pollinators play an important role in our gardens’ ecosystems and can go a long way in increasing the production of flowering plants! So, whether it’s bees making honey or hoverfly larvae eating ap...

Our gardening advice for September and indeed the next few months will lighten your workload in the spring and in many cases offer an easier start to establishing new plants in the garden.

As summer starts to edge gently into autumn during September, misty mornings give way to plenty of still-warm days, even if conditions remain overcast rather than sunny for much of the time.

Who doesn’t love a sweet, sweet strawberry in those summer months? Whether they’re livening up your outdoor space with their vibrance or being spread on crackers in jam form, strawberries are a ple...

Looking to learn how to plant onion sets or the art of growing shallots? It couldn’t be simpler with Mr Fothergill’s! Once established, onion and shallot sets require very little attention. And you...