How to sow and grow tomatoes UK

Tomatoes are a delicious summer staple. Juicy pockets of refreshing flavour, no salad is complete without them! Like all fruit and veg, tomatoes taste a whole lot better when you’ve grown them yourself. You can taste the sunshine! Easy to grow, there are plenty of varieties to choose from. This includes the classic cherry and…

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How to sow and grow nasturtiums UK

  Although it might not be the easiest plant to include in phonics lessons, Nasturtiums are another brilliant flower for getting younger members of schools and communities growing flowers. Fascinating facts about Nasturtiums… They’re edible! These flowers are often used to enhance the look and flavour of salads with the peppery taste of their gorgeous…

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How to sow and grow sunflowers UK

Sunflowers are one of the nation’s favourite flowers. And it’s not hard to see why. Their vast, golden blooms are like slices of sunshine. Plus, their impressive height makes a real statement in the garden. The good news is that annual sunflowers bloom from summer into autumn. And, to enjoy them all summer long, all…

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How to sow and grow lettuce UK

None of us want to be slaving over a hot stove when the sun’s out. The perfect solution? Salad! So, why not give growing lettuce a go in your school or community garden? Salad season is officially upon us! When it comes to the crunch, growing your own lettuce is easy, cheaper, and far tastier…

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How to bake a carrot cake

Lots of people are put off by Carrot cake because…well…carrots don’t belong in baked goods! But today, we’re here to prove otherwise. Follow our simple recipe and discover for yourself why your home-grown carrots are the perfect addition to a cake. Ingredients… 260g of plain flour 2 tsp of baking soda ½ tsp of Salt…

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How to sell your garden

Don’t panic! We’re not about to ask you to hang up your spade and lock up your greenhouse. We’re talking about using what you grow in your garden to raise money that you can put towards your garden. This is also a great opportunity to get members of schools and communities interested, and ultimately, get…

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How to survive: Hosepipe Bans

The bane of every gardener’s life, hosepipe bans are slowly becoming a common part of life up and down the country. Up to 640,000 households across Devon and Cornwall are currently facing their own, enforced by South West Water in efforts to ‘break through the drought cycle’. This is a direct result of 2022, where…

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