Search - Sitewide

I'm new to growing vegetables in containers and am wondering if there are any issues in terms of taste/metal contamination around using tin, stainless steel or aluminium that need to be considered. I'm thinking of carrots in my old tin bath

Alys Fowler's top 10 veg plantsWith increased awareness of organic farming, food miles and healthy eating, many more people are trying their hand at growing vegetables. We caught up with Alys Fowler at the Chelsea Flower Show for some tips

Ha ha, I feel for your plight! I just got my very own allotment and at first I thought it was huge! but now i think I'll be needing another to fit in all the veg I want to grow! You can order quite a few Vegetable and seed catalogues completely free

What are some of the best seed ordering sites for a potted veggie garden with delivery in the US? Thanks! I would like to grow sweet potatoes, are they difficult to grow from seed? After I've ordered by vegetable seeds, I then make a sowing

Hi,  I want to build some raised vegetable beds in my garden for growing a few basic fruit and veggies. Does anyone have any recomendations for what to build these from?  I have had a look at some that are sold by these companies:  www

Many a year my neighbours are regaled by the sight of vegetable plants in among the shrubs and flowers in my front garden, even though the back garden has enough to feed a regiment. I too fall victim to the wonderful variety available, but it pays

Greenwoods comments on growing parsnips I am going to try growing in bags, my vegetable garden, new this year seems to be mostly clay so it need a bit of work! last year my brussels looked like small cabbages instead of nice and tight. what did i do wrong

, never a fan of vegetables, chose Tomato 'Ailsa Craig' as "unbeaten for flavour, perfect for growing in an unheated greenhouse".The list goes on, and with 100 tempting crops my seed and plant order has now grown to such an extent that I'm going to need

Hi Gardeners Can someone tell me which vegetable don't like being planted in beds which have recently had horse manure added    I think that roots like carrots aren't that keen. Good question Tractorboy - I'd love to know the answer too. Also

Is it just me are is everyone experiencing no show with stuff they've planted?  I dug up half of my garden (because it wasn't getting used for relaxing or entertaining etc) and decided to have a vegetable plot instead ( to try to cut the cost