Welcome to Growing – the place to get growing advice, seasonal suggestions and celebrate the joys of looking after plants. Everything you need to help you give it a grow this year!
Whether you’re nurturing tatties, cultivating herbs or sowing your first seeds in some tupperware at home, the articles, videos and photo essays we’ll be sharing over the coming months will include something for you.
Check back here often for new advice as we'll be updating our Growing section throughout the Dandelion programme. And if you want some personalised tips, why not contact our Digital Growing Team who are on hand to help you through your growing journey. Just e-mail [email protected] and ask away!
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Growing from Seed
Growing plants from tiny seeds and watching them grow into plants is rewarding and fun! Why not give it a go.
Pests & Diseases
In this article we’ll have a quick look at some pests and diseases on common crops, including those given away at our Free for Alls, and the current thinking on solutions to deal with them.
Seasonality - Summer
What's in season for Summer? Find out what to sow, grow and harvest this season.
Video: Top Tips for Growing
Rebecca from our Growing Team gives you a visual overview with top tips for new growers
Plastics and Horticulture
Recycling is fantastic but even better is if we reuse and share.
Meet our Digital Growing Team
Get to know our Growing team who can help with tips and tricks if your plants need a little more TLC.