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How To Grow Granadillas

The fruits of the granadilla (also known as passionfruit) are born on vines that climb via tendrils - this fruit will look spectacular when grown in your garden, and it tastes delicious too!

How to plant vegetables in pots

Grow edible plants anywhere with enough sunlight

Tips for Removing & Getting Rid of Weeds

Weeds are often seen as the enemy by gardeners and they can certainly cause hard work. But they are essential to the health of soils. They prevent erosion, preserve soil fertility and moisture, and in nature, bare earth is first healed by colonising weeds. But it is still annoying when all the bare earth in your vegetable patch is overcome by weeds.

Growing Herbs

Herbs are so useful and growing them can be simple and easy to manage. Here are some tips for planting your own herbs.

How to Grow Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes isn't rocket science, so why not give it a go?

Making Your Own Compost

When you make a compost heap, you are doing what nature does all the time – turning the remains of dead plants into food for yet more plants. The rate of breakdown, however, can be accelerated by the best composting techniques. Many proprietary compost bins are available, or you can build your own.

6 steps for transforming your garden

These are the six major steps you should follow if planning to transform your garden. All these steps should be followed before selecting or buying plants.

Organic Techniques For Growing Fruit & Vegetables

Organic techniques of growing fruit and vegetables have been used for millennia. During the 20th century, a dependence on chemicals was built up as family farms became agribusinesses, and gardeners were bombarded with promotions that persuaded them that an arsenal was required in the garden if they were to grow plants successfully.

How to Grow Strawberries

Learn the healing powers of strawberries and find the best ways to grow them