Planning

If you grow your own vegetables, or you know someone who does, then you could save money by drying seed for next year. It’s a simple principle that...

First, the bad news: fruit just won’t grow in our British winters. Your gooseberry, blackcurrant and raspberry bushes will all be woody stumps by...

We all need to cut down on supermarket spending, so growing our own food has become more attractive than ever. Although it can be hard to plan a...

Legumes – or beans – are an excellent source of protein, and well worth giving some space in your vegetable garden. They’re very useful in...

If you’re new to vegetable growing, it can be a daunting prospect. There are so many seed catalogues and vegetable varieties, and they’re all...

Planning your garden or plot for self-sufficiency involves a certain amount of knowledge – and a healthy dose of experience. This article covers...

If you’re faced with a glut of fresh vegetables or fruit, you can save space by using your freezer as an extra storage area. Here are some tips and...