Page 3 - Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg

From 2026, peat‑free gardening will become the new normal across the UK. With RHS shifts, industry changes, and wider environmental urgency, gardeners need to understand how to adapt. This guide explains why peat‑free matters, what’s changing, and how...

Winter doesn’t mean gardening has to stop. With smart protection, the right crop choices, and a little preparation, UK growers can keep their gardens productive even through frost, rain and short days. These winter gardening tips will help you protect...

Mint (Mentha) is a refreshing, versatile herb valued for its flavour, aroma, and health benefits. Used in cooking, teas, skincare, and aromatherapy, it’s easy to grow and thrives in containers to prevent spreading.

Rosemary is a hardy Mediterranean herb that thrives in full sun, well‑drained soil, and minimal watering. It’s antioxidant‑rich, aromatic, and simple to grow with light pruning in late spring.

Thyme is a nutrient‑rich herb with benefits for immunity, lungs, digestion, and cognitive health. Learn how thyme supports wellness, how to use it in teas, aromatherapy, and cooking, and how to grow it at home.

Variegated Mint is an aromatic, easy‑to‑grow herb with creamy green‑and‑white leaves. Perfect for culinary use, teas, containers, and fragrant ground cover. Thrives in moist, well‑drained soil with sun or partial shade.

Grow Munstead Lavender in full sun and well‑drained soil. Water sparingly, prune yearly, and harvest blooms in the morning for best fragrance. Perfect for borders, pots, and pollinator gardens.