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Your tomato crop

The height of summer is behind us and if you are lucky you will already have started harvesting your tomato crop, if not find out how to here!

Harvesting Tatties

So you chitted, planted, earthed up and watered your potatoes and you’re wondering when it’s time to eat them. If yours are still in the ground, it’s time to prepare for harvest.

My Favourite Crop: Sweetcorn

Did you know that the sugars in sweetcorn start breaking down into starch almost immediately?

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Growing indoors in Scotland

My flat is cold and damp… will that cause problems?

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.

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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.

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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.

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Potato Growing Guide

Mashed, boiled, baked or chipped – however you eat them, give them a grow this year.

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