Growing guides
Have you bought a seed bag full of lettuce seeds for the first time in your life, or are you heading out to your vegetable garden to harvest the first artichoke of the year? Whether you're a beginner, a happy amateur or an experienced gardener, our cultivation guides have something for everyone.
How to successfully grow basil in 7 easy steps
Growing your own basil, and watching the plants develop and grow is amazing. Basil is not only beautiful to look at as a decorative element at home, but it also tastes and smells fantastic. The best thing about basil is that it is a really simple herb to cultivate! There are different kinds of basil, and they come in several different colors and flavors. To mention a few, there are red and green basil, lemon basil, cinnamon basil, and Thai basil. Experiment, and you will find your favorite kind.
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Growing sweet peas
For many people, the fragrance of sweet peas epitomises summer. If you’re looking for early, rich flowering, you should start preparation and care in good time.
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Growing tomatoes
Growing tomatoes doesn’t have to be difficult or take up much space. In our tomato guide, we help you to grow tomatoes from seed to harvest.
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Growing chilli peppers
Growing chilli peppers isn’t difficult – here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow them successfully. The key is to start early and to place the plants in a warm and sheltered area.
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Growing dahlias
Dahlias are magnificent delights that look wonderful in flower beds and bouquets. Start them off indoors for earlier flowering.
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Growing sunflowers
Sunflowers are easy-to-grow summer flowers offering great variety. Start seeds indoors in March then plant out after the last frost, or direct sow in April/May.
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The simple solution for growing great kale
Growing kale is both fun and easy. Before you start your cultivation, there are a few things about kale that you need to know in order to cultivate a large, healthy harvest. One thing is that kale loves nutritious soil, so make sure to provide them with that. Another thing is that kale is easily infested by pests. If you want healthy and delicious kale, protect them from the insects with the easy solution that we will present further down.
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Cultivating spinach in the best way
Spinach might be one of the best vegetables to cultivate! Why? Because it is delicious, it can be eaten both fresh and cooked, and you can freeze it. Further, you can grow spinach in a lot of different ways. Here, we will assist you with a guide on how to cultivate spinach in the best way possible - come along!
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How to cultivate lettuce
Lettuce has several benefits: it is easy to cultivate, grows quickly, and tastes good. No wonder it is a favorite! Here, we have gathered answers to all you’re questions about cultivating lettuce; when, where, and how to cultivate, what to think about when choosing soil and nutrition, and how to harvest. Additionally, we have listed all our favorite varieties of lettuce!
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Growing geraniums
Geraniums are a classic houseplant that you can sow from seed or cuttings. Here we guide you through the whole journey from seed to plant.
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Growing physalis – golden berries and cape gooseberries
The sweet, tart berries of the physalis wrapped in papery lanterns are a fun addition to the late summer harvest. This is one of the few exotic fruits that you can easily grow yourself!
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Growing pansies from seed
Pansies are easy to grow, cold hardy, and edible too. These dainty little flowers are suitable for both balconies and flower beds.
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Growing cosmos
With their delicate flowers and dill-like foliage, cosmos are much tougher than they look. They are a must for anyone dreaming of having endless home-grown cut flowers this summer!
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Grow flower cress
Flower cress is a joy to grow! Strong growing and abundant flowering without demanding much, what more could you wish for?
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Growing marigolds
It’s hard to think of an easier-to-grow summer flower than a marigold. It flowers readily almost wherever it’s planted. Here are our tips to help you succeed.
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Growing squash – The art of growing gourds successfully
Squashes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the garden. Squashes are great because they grow like crazy and produce a large harvest. Here are our top tips.
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How to succeed with Coleus
Flame nettles, aka Coleus, are growing increasingly popular. Easily cultivated and with colourful leaves, they’re rewarding to grow both indoors and out.
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Growing Chinese cabbage – how to succeed
Chinese cabbage, also known as Chinese leaves, is crispy and delicious eaten raw or cooked. It can seem difficult to grow until you crack the code, here are our tips for success.
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