September is a significant month for gardening and growing your own. As summer ends, it’s time to harvest what you have sown and prepare for autumn and plan for the upcoming year.
Your Garden in September
This September there is plenty to do in your garden, from garden maintenance to sowing crops and plants for the winter and next spring. Think ahead for 2024 this September.
Britain Get Growing August: It’s National Allotment Week!
2023 marks the 21st year of National Allotments Week, run by The National Allotment Society. This year, National Allotments Week will run from 7th-13th August with the theme of Soil Health so this month for Britain Get Growing, the experts at British Garden Centres take a look at what can be planted, the soil conditions as well as how you can care for your soil to ensure a bumper harvest!
Britain Get Growing July: Summer grow your own fun!
The summer solstice has now passed meaning summer is truly here with glorious temperatures in the high twenties. Perfect weather to get growing and care for the plants you have in the garden.
Here are some things you can do this month to keep your garden to keep your crops in great shape for the summer.
Your Garden in July
Your Garden this month – July is harvest and maintenance month! Taking care of your garden during the summer heat is essential.
Britain Get Growing – Here comes summer! What you can grow in June
Summer is finally approaching, and we start to see the start of warmer and sunnier days and lighter evenings. Your garden is in full bloom with colourful flowers and an abundance of wildlife.
Britain Get Growing: Our green-fingered guide to growing your own in May
May is one of the most exciting months in the garden. Seeds and plants sowed in early spring are flourishing due to the combination of sunny days and April showers, resulting in an abundance of greenery and new life. Here are our hints on how to keep your garden in tip-top shape, ready for you to enjoy in the summer months!
Britain Get Growing- Grow Your Own Tomatoes
The flavour of homegrown tomatoes straight from the vine just can’t be beaten. Tomatoes are easy to grow and produce a high yield, just a couple of plants will provide you with a delicious crop throughout the Summer. Tomatoes can be grown in the ground, in containers and in grow bags.
Britain Get Growing- Grow Your Own – Herbs
There’s nothing quite like picking homegrown herbs to add to your meal preparations, they are great in stews, casseroles, salads, soups, roasting and even in cocktails!
Britain Get Growing: What to plant in April?
Nothing beats growing your own plants, fruits, and vegetables. There is nothing like homegrown produce when it comes to taste, freshness, and cost savings.