Growing your own vegetables sounds simple when you first picture it. You imagine a few neat rows, steady green growth, and a basket of fresh produce coming back into the kitchen week after week. In some ways, it really can be that rewarding. But in real UK gardens, vegetables do not grow well just because … Read more
Knowing when to plant broccoli in the UK makes a big difference to how well the crop grows. Broccoli prefers the cool conditions typical of British gardens and can be grown successfully in both spring and autumn. Most gardeners plant broccoli between March and May for summer harvests, although later sowings can extend the harvest … Read more
Spinach is a fast-growing leafy vegetable that thrives in the cool conditions common in many UK gardens. Because spinach prefers mild temperatures, it can be planted both in spring and again later in the year for autumn harvests. Understanding when to plant spinach in the UK depends mainly on temperature and daylight length. In warm … Read more
Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in UK gardens and can be planted for much of the year. Because lettuce grows quickly and tolerates cool conditions, it is often one of the first crops gardeners sow in spring. Understanding when to plant lettuce in the UK depends on temperature, daylight, and the … Read more