August fruit from the Garden
A Flourishing First Year: Marketa’s Garden Comes into Its Own Marketa’s first full year growing vegetables and cut flowers in her new garden has been nothing short of a success story. With guidance and...
Category: Gardening Notes
Producing Your Own Cider and Apple Juice at Home
Using an Apple Crusher, Press, and Pasteuriser for Fresh Juice and Freezing Making your own cider or apple juice at home is one of the most satisfying ways to use up an autumn glut...
How to Save Apples and Pears Through the Winter Step-by-Step Storage Guide
A How to Save Apples and Pears Through the Winter Step-by-Step Storage Guide A good harvest of apples and pears can be enjoyed long after autumn, provided they’re stored correctly. By following a few...
End-of-Season Care for a Wildflower Meadow: A Guide for Year One
As your first-season wildflower meadow comes to an end, now is the perfect time to carry out some essential maintenance to ensure a vibrant and healthy display next year. Whether your meadow features ornamental...
Sow Now for Autumn and Winter Harvests
Planning ahead is essential for a productive garden year-round. Now’s the time to sow winter salads such as lettuce and cabbage, which will provide you with fresh greens well into the colder months. At the same...
What to Sow and Grow in May: A Complete Guide
May is a fantastic month for gardeners, with warmer soil and longer days providing perfect conditions to sow seeds and plant young plants. Below, we’ve put together a detailed guide on what you can...
2025 starting the vegetable garden
Spring pictures 2025 Early Season Progress & Techniques Home Made Cloche with sweet pea seedling and hazel canes First crops are well on the way, especially quick growing vegetables, with protection from home made...
Cut Flower border
Creating a beautiful and productive cut flower border in a UK garden offers the joy of fresh blooms for indoor arrangements, adds vibrant colours to your landscape, and provides valuable resources for pollinators. Here’s...
Marketa’s GardenAdvice.co.uk General Sowing & Harvesting Guide
This is your GardenAdvice.co.uk general sowing and harvesting guide for growing your own fruit and vegetables.It provides estimated sowing and harvesting times based on typical UK conditions to help you plan your growing season....
Essential tools and equipement for vegetable and fruit growing
Melon Grown by a GardenAdvice MyGardenTeam member Essential Items for Starting an outdoor Vegetable Garden Plus Growing in a Greenhouse or Conservatory Starting a vegetable garden or growing crops in a greenhouse/conservatory requires careful...