Beginners
You Don't Need to Know Anything. You Just Need to Start.
The honest guide for anyone who's been putting it off. Three crops, one sunny spot, and the confidence to learn as you go.
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UK growing advice
Growing Guides
Practical, honest advice for UK gardeners — whether you're on a windowsill, a patio, or a full allotment plot.
Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in January UK: The Complete Guide
Vegetables, herbs and flowers to start indoors — plus outdoor planting, January jobs and sowing mistakes to avoid.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in February UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in February — vegetables, herbs, flowers, outdoor sowings, February jobs and sowing tips.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in March UK: The Complete Guide
Carrots, peas, tomatoes and more — direct sowing, brassicas, indoor starts and March gardening jobs.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in April UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in April — vegetables, herbs, flowers, outdoor sowings, April jobs and sowing tips.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in May UK: The Complete Guide
The garden springs to life in May! Warmer soil means broad beans, runner beans, courgettes, sweetcorn, and a profusion of flowers can all be sown directly outdoors.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in June UK: The Complete Guide
Summer is in full swing, but the sowing doesn't stop! June is perfect for fast-growing crops, succession planting, and getting ready for autumn harvests.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in July UK: The Complete Guide
Vegetables, herbs and flowers to sow in July in the UK — succession planting, summer crops, July jobs and common mistakes to avoid.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in August UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in August — vegetables, herbs, flowers, green manures, August jobs and sowing tips for year-round harvests.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in September UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in September — vegetables, herbs, flowers, green manures, September jobs and sowing tips for extending your season.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in October UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in October — vegetables, herbs, flowers, green manures, October jobs and sowing tips for winter preparedness.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in November UK: The Complete Guide
Complete UK guide to what to sow in November — vegetables, herbs, flowers, green manures, November jobs and sowing tips for winter preparedness.
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Seasonal sowing
What to Sow in December UK: The Complete Guide
Vegetables, herbs and overwintering crops to sow in December in the UK — winter protection, indoor growing, December jobs and common mistakes to avoid.
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When to grow
When to Grow Carrots in the UK
Learn the optimal months for sowing carrots in the UK, including early, maincrop, and late varieties, plus essential growing tips and succession strategies.
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When to grow
When to Grow Tomatoes in the UK
Complete UK guide on when to sow and plant tomatoes throughout the year, including indoor starts, outdoor planting, variety choices, and care tips for successful harvests.
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When to grow
When to Grow Sweet Pepper in the UK
Complete UK guide on when to sow and plant sweet peppers throughout the year, including indoor starts, outdoor planting, variety choices, and care tips for successful harvests.
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When to grow
When to Grow Courgette in the UK
Complete UK guide on when to sow and plant courgettes throughout the year, including indoor starts, outdoor planting, variety choices, and care tips for successful harvests.
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When to grow
When to Grow Runner Beans in the UK
Learn the optimal months for sowing runner beans indoors, hardening off, and planting out in the UK, including essential care tips for a bumper harvest of this traditional favourite.
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When to grow
When to Grow Peas in the UK
Discover the best times to sow peas in the UK for a sweet, successive harvest. A comprehensive guide to timing, varieties, protection, and essential care.
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When to grow
When to Grow Onion in the UK
Discover the best times to sow onion seeds or plant sets in the UK for a fantastic harvest. A complete guide to varieties, care, and common mistakes.
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When to grow
When to Grow Garlic in the UK
Learn the optimal months for planting garlic cloves in the UK for hardneck and softneck varieties, including essential care tips for a bumper harvest.
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When to grow
When to Grow Strawberries in the UK
Learn the optimal months for planting strawberry runners, plugs, and bare-roots in the UK, including essential care tips for June-bearers and everbearers.
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When to grow
When to Grow Cucumber in the UK
Learn the optimal months for sowing cucumbers indoors, hardening off, and planting out in the UK, including essential care tips for greenhouse and outdoor (ridge) varieties.
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Beginners
UK Seasonal Sowing & Garden Planning Guide: Year-Round Strategy for Gardeners
A complete UK seasonal sowing and garden planning guide, covering what to grow each month and how to stay organised year-round with MyGrowPal for continuous harvests.
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Money saving
Grow Your Own on a Budget: How UK Gardeners Are Cutting Food Bills in 2026
From free compost to high-yield crops — smart ways to eat better without spending a fortune on kit.
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Allotments
The Great UK Allotment Surge — and How to Actually Make Yours Work
Waiting lists are at record highs. Here's how to turn a new plot from overwhelming to genuinely productive.
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Climate & weather
Climate-Smart Gardening: How to Grow When the Weather Won't Behave
Frost in May, drought in July, soggy autumns — practical strategies for gardening through UK weather chaos.
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Small spaces
Grow Veg Anywhere — The Rise of Container Gardening in the UK
Balconies, patios and windowsills are the new allotments. Expert tips for growing in pots, plus how to stay organised.
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