Growing Vegetables

August is a month of contrasts in the garden. On one hand, your plants are in full swing — tomatoes ripening daily, courgettes hiding under leaves, herbs reaching their peak …

If you’ve never grown cucumbers before, you’re in the right place — and I promise, it’s not as tricky as you might think. With their fresh, crisp crunch and juicy …

There’s something truly satisfying about growing your own corn. Those tall green stalks swaying in the breeze, the thrill of peeling back a husk to reveal golden kernels — and …

Pruning your tomato plants might feel a bit ruthless at first — all that snipping and pinching! But done right, it helps your plants focus on producing a bigger, healthier …

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow — few things beat the taste of a sun-warmed, homegrown tomato fresh from the vine. But they can also be …

Herbs, veggies, and the joy of growing — one book at a time. Hello and welcome! This little corner is where I keep all the books I’ve written (so far!). …

Ah, July. The garden is in full swing, and everything feels like it’s finally settled into its summer rhythm. But if you’re anything like me, it can sometimes feel like …

If there’s one garden we’ve had the most fun with, it’s this one. We rolled out some dough, scattered whatever toppings we had from the garden — and that was …

I don’t know about you, but when life gets busy (which is most weeks), I often find myself looking at the garden thinking, “What should I be doing out here …

You don’t need a big garden—or even a patch of grass—to grow your own vegetables. Honestly, if you’ve got a patio, a balcony, or just a sunny doorstep, that’s plenty. …

There’s something so peaceful about watching bees and butterflies flit around the garden, isn’t there? I filmed this little video of bees buzzing around my flowers today, and it really …

Short on time and short on space? Raised beds are brilliant for taking the stress out of veg gardening — less digging, fewer weeds, and a far more profess setup …