Squashes have always been on my grow-your-own bucket list, and a few years ago, I decided to give them a go. At the time, I had a small raised bed, about two metres square. I needed a variety that would suit a small garden, and I stumbled across a rather unique type: the patty pan…

Growing a vegetable garden is fulfilling, especially when it’s time to harvest. Some veggies can take several months before they’re ready to enjoy, but if you want to sow seeds and reap the rewards in a shorter time, plant fast-growing vegetables. There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready…

Square foot gardening is a fantastic way to grow lots of homegrown vegetables in a small space. It is an efficient way to grow crops and I’ve found nine of the best vegetables to grow using the square foot gardening method. The truth is that all manner of vegetables can be grown in a square…

Your vegetables could grow bigger and better if you follow this gardening tip. With spring finally here, those of us with a green finger will be heading out into our gardens to tidy up the mess from the winter and start making our outside spaces look beautiful so that we can use them throughout the…

As spring takes hold, keen gardeners are heading outdoors to prepare their vegetable patches for the warmer months ahead. However, according to ecological horticulture expert Jamie Walton, many novice gardeners are making a common mistake that could hinder their vegetable yield. “The biggest mistake I made when I first started growing vegetables was undervaluing the…

A gardening expert said there’s one ‘big mistake’ people make when they start growing vegetables – and it could be stopping you from getting the most out of your crops Zahna Eklund Social News Reporter 06:12, 23 Mar 2025 Growing vegetables requires more than just a green thumb (stock photo)(Image: vgajic via Getty Images) Your…

Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that vertical gardening makes picking harvests super easy, both in time and – mercifully – effort. It also promotes healthier plants by improving…

Llanwrtyd Gardening Club brings everyone the opportunity to learn how to grow vegetables successfully in Mid Wales, presented by local experts Nick and Rhianne who are part of the Dyffryn Irfon Growers & Sustainability project. The talk is called ‘Growing vegetables in our climate.’ It will take place at the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday,…

The arrival of April signals one of the busiest times of year in the garden – there are vegetable seeds to sow and flowers and bulbs to plant, as well as numerous jobs to tick off. Weather-permitting you can get a head start on the growing season this month, while keeping an eye out for…

If you dream of abundant and diverse homegrown harvests in the year ahead, April is a great time to set the wheels in motion. That is because there is a wide-ranging variety of vegetables to plant in April for thriving gardens and bumper crops in summer and beyond. I have grown vegetables for over a…