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Sowing Courgettes in April (Not May) is your ticket to an Earlier Harvest
Learn why sowing courgettes in April gives earlier, stronger crops in the UK. Discover when, how, and where to sow for the best results.
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I Want to Grow Jacket Potatoes
For years I have planted 1st early potato tubers in 30L containers and although overjoyed at the harvest, I have become disappointed at how tiny some of the potatoes were. This year I’m taking action I want to grow jacket potato sized potatoes and I’m growing them in a raised bed. What variety of Potatoes…
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Grow Vegetables on a Budget: Cheap Seeds That Actually Work
New Vegetable Seeds are always exciting to buy, but do they really need to be expensive? Many beginner gardeners assume that growing vegetables requires premium seed brands and lots of money. In this year’s Veg Lab Experiment, I have decided to test that idea by growing a range of the cheapest vegetable seeds I could…
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Year 2026 is the year I’m Growing Celeriac
Celeriac is a strange creature that is a vegetable. If you thought Kohl Rabi was weird, wait until you see this bad boy! What’s is Celeriac? If someone described Celeriac to me, I don’t think I’d want to grow it. It does sound hideous to look at with its bulbous gnarled skin and celery type…
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Slow Growing Vegetables to Sow Together in one Raised Bed
Slow-growing vegetables like leeks and parsnips can be sown together in one raised bed to maximize space and enjoy a great harvest in autumn. These root vegetables and alliums thrive from March to October, offering a low-maintenance solution for gardeners eager to extend their growing season.
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Vegetables that Thrive in Wet Weather – What To Grow During a Rainy UK Season
Discover vegetables that thrive in wet UK weather. Learn what to grow in rainy seasons and how to think like a grower in waterlogged soil.
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Yes, You Can Grow Vegetables in January
Discover which Hardy Vegetables you can sow on your windowsill indoors in January. Learn how Hardy Vegetables can survive the winter. Grab my free Jan Veg Growing Cheat Sheet PDF’s.
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The Great Garlic Grow Off
Join The Great Garlic Grow-Off, learn about growing garlic & join our challenge! Is your Garlic going to be a showstopper 🙂 or will it have a soggy bottom 😦 – Let’s find out!
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Harvesting Pumpkins in the UK in October
October is Pumpkin Harvest month especially if you want to get carving for Halloween or making soups & pies! Why should you Harvest Pumpkins in October? Signs your Pumpkins are Ready for Harvest How to Harvest a Pumpkin for Storage in 3 Easy Steps Pumpkins have to be cut off the vine and have their…
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September – Time to Harvest our Columnar Apples Trees
How much time do you need to invest in growing columnar apple trees? and the big question Is it worth it?
● About Me
Hi, I’m Tracey — vegetable grower, passionate learner, and firm believer that anyone can grow their own food. While I work as an account manager during the day, my spare time has been dedicated to growing vegetables in my back garden for the last 23 years.
What started as a hobby grew into a passion, and now I’m building a place where others can learn too. This is your veg-growing hub for practical advice, seasonal inspiration, beginner-friendly learning, and real gardening experiences from someone who’s grown through every success and setback.
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