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Fresh lemongrass (citronella) .

Growing Thai vegetables and fruits in the UK to create Thai meals and dishes. With the change in climate and warmer temperatures it is becoming possible to grow a wider range of fruit and vegetables in the UK Click Here to learn more

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Purple sprouting broccoli

Growing winter salad and other crops. With the cost of living rising quickly in the UK growing some crops to provide you some winter salads and vegetable crops in the winter is a great way to save money and enjoy your gardening. Learn More

Garden compost heap

How to make great garden compost. Setting up a compost heap in your garden can save you time an such tasks as going to the local council tip and provide a source of homemade garden compost that keeps your soil in top condition and helps grow next seasons crops Learn more

Growing your own vegetables and fruit for the first time

This is a quick guide produced by the GardenAdvice team detailing the essential information you need to consider when starting to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Click here more about growing your own fruit and veg for the first time

Growing vegetables and herbs in a flower border

If you are short of space in your garden or just do not wish to create a vegetable garden you can grow your vegetables and herbs in your garden borders in between the existing garden shrubs and perennial. Click here to learn mor about growing vegetables in a flower border.

Five reasons to grow your own fruit and veg

With the cost of food continually increasing and the threat of shortages in fruit and vegetables, some people are turning to their own gardens to grow their own fruit and veg. Click here to learn why you should grow your own fruit and veg

Creating a raised bed for growing vegetables

When creating a raised bed for growing vegetables the key is to establish a suitable climate and conditions within the soil that is placed in the raised bed. Click here to learn more