Yes, you can plant onion seeds now and they will overwinter leading to a spring harvest. Not all varieties of onions are suitable for overwintering like this though so make…
Can I Plant Sunflower Seeds In August?
In the UK the answer is you can, but the chances of them flowering are very slim. Sunflowers take around 2 and a half to 3 months from sowing to…
Can I Plant Carrots In August?
You can plant carrots in August but I would suggest planting them undercover in a greenhouse or polytunnel as it is a bit late to be planting them outdoors. If…
Can I Plant Potatoes In August?
Yes, you can grow potatoes in august, there are a few potentially very serious drawbacks though which I will talk about below. A second crop of potatoes planted now will…
When Is Late Spring, Early Spring, Late Summer Etc
If you are new to gardening then you will have heard terms like late spring or early spring banded about a lot, I know I use them myself a lot…
Mental Health Benefits Of Gardening At Home
Are you searching for a holistic way to improve your mental health and well-being? You have many options, including outdoor activities like gardening. People often think of gardens as a…
Planting Sweet Corn In Toilet Rolls
Toilet rolls are an affordable way of starting off seeds. The idea is you start the seeds in the toilet roll and then plant them out when larger. The toilet…
Is Swiss Chard A Perennial?
Swiss chard is not a perennial, it is actually a biennial which means it lives for two years. It can survive over winter and then flower and set seed in…
How Much Does A Bag Of Compost Weigh?
There is not one size fits all answer for this, the weight of compost is not set and get vary with different conditions. One of the main factors that will…
Does Compost Go Off?
Got some old compost and wondering whether it might have gone off? Does compost go off? Let’s have a look and find out. Does Compost Go Off? Not really, it…
What Are The Best Onions For Pickling?
Want to make your own pickled onions but are not sure what onions are the best for pickling? Then this is the article for you, let’s have a look and…
Will Vinegar Kill Ground Elder?
Got a ground elder problem and looking for cheap but natural remedies that you might have at home? Maybe someone has told you vinegar will kill ground elder? but is…
How To Get Rid Of Caterpillars On Nasturtiums
Keep finding caterpillars on your nasturtiums but not sure how to get rid of the little buggers? Then this is the guide for you! How To Get Rid Of Caterpillars…
Help! My Spring Onions Are Not Growing
Are your spring onions refusing to spring? Stuck with little tiny sad looking plants? What could be the problem? Let’s have a look and find out why your spring onions…
When To Stop Feeding Tomato Plants
Feeding tomatoes can help you get a much larger harvest, but when is the time to stop feeding your tomato plants? And can you hurt them by overfeeding? When To…
When To Buy Tomato Plants In The UK
Wanting to buy some tomato plants this year but not sure when the best time to buy them is, or even when they become available in garden centres? well then…
How Tall Does Sweetcorn Grow?
Does your sweetcorn just keep on growing vertically and you’re starting to wonder just how tall does sweetcorn grow? Well then this is the article for you, buckle in as…
Male & Female Squash Flowers
All members of the squash family have completely separate male and female flowers and it can be important to tell the two apart. But how can you tell the difference…
Male And Female Tomato Flowers
What does a male tomato flower look like and what does a female tomato flower look like? Let’s find out! Male and Female Tomato Flowers There is no male or…
Male & Female Pumpkin Flowers
Want to know which flowers on your pumpkin plant are male and which flowers are female? Then this quick and handy guide is for you, read on to find out…
Do Pansies Come Back Every Year?
Want to know if your pansies will come back every year? Well, you have come to the right place, read on to find out. Do Pansies Come Back Every Year?…
Do Cosmos Come Back Every Year?
Do cosmos plants come back every year or do you need to grow or purchase new plants? Let’s have a look and find out. Do Cosmos Come Back Every Year?…
Do Begonias Come Back Every Year?
Currently, enjoying a fabulous begonia display and wondering if you can expect the same thing again next year. Do begonias come back every year? Let’s find out. Do Begonias Come…
How Many Potatoes Per Plant?
Growing some potatoes and can’t wait to get your hounds on your bountiful harvest? But just how big is this harvest going to be? How many potatoes can you expect…
How Many Cucumbers Per Plant?
Want to know how many juicy cucumbers you can be expected to harvest off each plant? well then this is the guide for you, let’s have a look and find…
How Many Courgettes Per Plant?
If you are growing courgettes for the first time then you will be wondering how many courgettes you can expect per plant. Maybe you have been told they are prolific…
How Many Tomato Trusses Per Plant?
Growing tomatoes for the first time and not sure how many trusses you will get per plant? You might also have heard that you should limit the number of trusses…
Do Cornflowers Come Back Every Year?
Want to know if you can enjoy your cornflower plants year after year or if you will have to keep growing new plants from seed? Well then, this article is…
Do Sunflowers Come Back Every Year?
Enjoying an incredible sunflower display this summer and wondering whether it will be back again next year? Do sunflowers come back every year or are they annuals? Let’s find out….
Is Tomato Feed Good For All Plants?
Got some leftover tomato feed and wondering if will make as good of a fertiliser for your flowers as it does tomatoes? Well, you have come to the right place,…
Do Bees like Hydrangeas?
If you are looking to attract more bees to your garden then you need more plants that bees love. But what about hydrangeas? Do bees like hydrangeas? Do Bees like…
Male & Female Courgette Flowers & How To Tell!
Courgettes, along with all (I think) squash plants have male and female flowers and it is only the female flowers that will ever produce courgettes, so what do these flowers…
Why Are My Runner Beans Purple?
Growing some runner beans and expecting some nice green pods only to find that the ones on your plant are a dark purple? What is going on here and why…
Using Banana Peels For Hydrangeas
Banana peels can make an excellent fertiliser, but not all plants appreciate a banana peel feed. Where do hydrangeas fall? Do they love a banana milkshake or are they more…
How To Grow Hydrangeas In Pots
Want to grow hydrangeas in pots but not sure where to start? Then this is the guide for you, read on to find out all you know about growing hydrangeas…
Does Lavender Grow In The Shade
Want something to grow in a shady spot and wondering if lavender will grow there, does lavender grow in the shade? let’s have a look and find out. Does Lavender…
Garlic Growth Stages
Growing some garlic and worried that something has gone wrong? Knowing what to expect from all the different garlic growth stages will really help you out, so here is my…
Is Garlic A Vegetable?
Garlic has been grown all over the world by numerous cultures and peoples for thousands of years, it has countless health benefits as well as its renowned flavour, but what…
Will Azaleas Grow In Clay Soil?
Looking to grow some azaleas for some early season colour but you are not sure if they will survive in your clay soil? Let’s have a look and find out…
Will Roses Grow In Clay Soil?
Want to grow roses but have clay soil and you’re worried that they won’t do too well? Will roses grow in clay soil? let’s have a look and find out….
Will Grass Grow In Clay Soil?
Looking to sow a new lawn but have clay soil and worried if the grass will even grow? Then this article is for you! Will Grass Grow In Clay Soil?…
Will Rhododendrons Grow In Clay Soil?
Want to grow some rhododendrons but have clay soil? That will obviously leave you wondering whether rhododendrons will grow in clay soil. Well, let’s have a look and find out….
How Many Strawberries Per Plant?
Excitedly waiting for your strawberries to grow and already counting your harvest in your head? How many strawberries can you expect per plant? Let’s have a look and find out!…
Does Grass Seed Need To Be Buried?
When sowing a new lawn one important question you will have is does grass seed need to be buried? Well does it? Let’s have a look and find out. Does…
How Many Pumpkins Per Plant?
Knowing how many pumpkins you can expect from each pumpkin seed before planting is crucial to ensuring success. Keeping track of your pumpkin’s growth and number can also help you…
Does Broccoli Grow Underground?
Does broccoli grow underground? Or does it grow above ground? let’s have a look and find out. Does Broccoli Grow Underground? No broccoli does not grow underground. Broccoli grows above…
Do Watermelon Grow On Trees?
How does watermelon grow? Do they grow on trees as apples and pears do? Let’s have a look and find out how watermelons grow. Do Watermelon Grow On Trees? No,…
How Many Tomatoes Do You Get From One Plant?
If you are planning on growing tomatoes then it will be worthwhile to know how many tomatoes you get per plant, so let’s have a look! How Many Tomatoes Per…
Male and Female Cucumber Flowers & How To Tell The Difference
Some cucumber plants produce both male and female flowers and it can be important to know the difference. But how can you tell the difference between the male and female…
The Most Common Problems With Salvias
What are the common problems that can affect salvias? And more importantly, how do you fix them? let’s have a look and find out. Common Problems With Salvias To start…