Vegetable Growing Guides
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Sowing and Growing Carrots
Why Grow Carrots? While the yield is moderate and they are relatively affordable, the fact that conventional carrots are heavily sprayed makes organic options essential. Carrots also stand well in...
Sowing and Growing Carrots
Why Grow Carrots? While the yield is moderate and they are relatively affordable, the fact that conventional carrots are heavily sprayed makes organic options essential. Carrots also stand well in...
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Sowing and Growing Kale
Why Grow Kale Forget everything you know about supermarket kale or what you've read in gardening books—kale is far better than you think! It offers a wide range of flavours...
Sowing and Growing Kale
Why Grow Kale Forget everything you know about supermarket kale or what you've read in gardening books—kale is far better than you think! It offers a wide range of flavours...
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Sowing and Growing Lettuce
Why Grow Lettuce It is especially nutritious, particularly the red varieties, and often expensive in stores, especially mixed bags. Lettuce is highly productive, especially when harvested leaf by leaf, and...
Sowing and Growing Lettuce
Why Grow Lettuce It is especially nutritious, particularly the red varieties, and often expensive in stores, especially mixed bags. Lettuce is highly productive, especially when harvested leaf by leaf, and...
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Sowing and Growing Calabrese (Broccoli)
What is Calabrese? Calabrese, better known as green broccoli in supermarkets, is a member of the brassica family, much like cauliflower and purple sprouting broccoli (PSB). It produces a large...
Sowing and Growing Calabrese (Broccoli)
What is Calabrese? Calabrese, better known as green broccoli in supermarkets, is a member of the brassica family, much like cauliflower and purple sprouting broccoli (PSB). It produces a large...
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Sowing and Growing Cauliflower
What is Cauliflower? Cauliflower is part of the brassica family, and the main edible part is the large central flower. There are many varieties that mature at different times of...
Sowing and Growing Cauliflower
What is Cauliflower? Cauliflower is part of the brassica family, and the main edible part is the large central flower. There are many varieties that mature at different times of...
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Sowing and Growing Broad Beans
Introduction At Wellies and Waxjackets, runner beans hold a special place in our hearts. They’re not just prolific and versatile; they’re a culinary delight! While they freeze beautifully, we found...
Sowing and Growing Broad Beans
Introduction At Wellies and Waxjackets, runner beans hold a special place in our hearts. They’re not just prolific and versatile; they’re a culinary delight! While they freeze beautifully, we found...
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Sowing and Growing Chard and Spinach
Why Grow Chard and Perpetual Spinach Wellies and Waxjackets uses a rating system to determine what to grow, considering factors such as taste, health benefits, cost, yield, harvest period, and...
Sowing and Growing Chard and Spinach
Why Grow Chard and Perpetual Spinach Wellies and Waxjackets uses a rating system to determine what to grow, considering factors such as taste, health benefits, cost, yield, harvest period, and...
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Sowing and Growing Beetroot
Why Grow Beetroot? Beetroot is very nutritious, with both the leaves and roots offering health benefits. However, it is important to note that, like spinach and chard, beetroot leaves are...
Sowing and Growing Beetroot
Why Grow Beetroot? Beetroot is very nutritious, with both the leaves and roots offering health benefits. However, it is important to note that, like spinach and chard, beetroot leaves are...
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Sowing and Growing Cucumber
Why Grow Cucumbers At Wellies and Waxjackets, cucumbers score highly on the growing scale due to their delicious taste and health benefits. They outshine shop-bought varieties in flavour, which is...
Sowing and Growing Cucumber
Why Grow Cucumbers At Wellies and Waxjackets, cucumbers score highly on the growing scale due to their delicious taste and health benefits. They outshine shop-bought varieties in flavour, which is...
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Sowing and Growing Celeriac
Why Grow Celeriac It serves a useful purpose by providing that essential celery flavour in a root that can be stored through winter and early spring until the early celery...
Sowing and Growing Celeriac
Why Grow Celeriac It serves a useful purpose by providing that essential celery flavour in a root that can be stored through winter and early spring until the early celery...
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Sowing and Growing French Beans
Introduction French beans are an essential crop for Wellies and Waxjackets due to their prolific nature and versatility. They freeze well, but fresh beans are preferred for their superior taste....
Sowing and Growing French Beans
Introduction French beans are an essential crop for Wellies and Waxjackets due to their prolific nature and versatility. They freeze well, but fresh beans are preferred for their superior taste....
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Sowing and Growing Kalettes
Kalettes Overview Kalettes are a delightful cross between Brussels sprouts and kale, developed through natural crossing techniques—no GM involved. Like Brussels sprouts, they grow on the stem of the plant,...
Sowing and Growing Kalettes
Kalettes Overview Kalettes are a delightful cross between Brussels sprouts and kale, developed through natural crossing techniques—no GM involved. Like Brussels sprouts, they grow on the stem of the plant,...
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Sowing and Growing Cabbage
What is Cabbage and Collards? Cabbage is an ancient member of the brassica family, typically growing close to the ground and forming a tight head. If left too long, it...
Sowing and Growing Cabbage
What is Cabbage and Collards? Cabbage is an ancient member of the brassica family, typically growing close to the ground and forming a tight head. If left too long, it...
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Sowing and Growing Brussels sprouts
Why Grow Brussels Sprouts While Brussels sprouts may not quite match the appeal of Kalettes, they score highly across almost every category, making them an excellent choice for gardeners. Taste...
Sowing and Growing Brussels sprouts
Why Grow Brussels Sprouts While Brussels sprouts may not quite match the appeal of Kalettes, they score highly across almost every category, making them an excellent choice for gardeners. Taste...
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Sowing and Growing Winter Squash
Introduction Winter squash presents a unique challenge for growers. Although it requires substantial space and can yield inconsistent results, its value during the winter months makes it a worthwhile crop...
Sowing and Growing Winter Squash
Introduction Winter squash presents a unique challenge for growers. Although it requires substantial space and can yield inconsistent results, its value during the winter months makes it a worthwhile crop...
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Sowing and Growing Main Onions (Bulbing)
What are Onions? Onions belong to the allium family, which includes salad onions, over-wintered onions, main-crop onions, leeks, and garlic. This guide focuses specifically on main-crop onions, which offer a...
Sowing and Growing Main Onions (Bulbing)
What are Onions? Onions belong to the allium family, which includes salad onions, over-wintered onions, main-crop onions, leeks, and garlic. This guide focuses specifically on main-crop onions, which offer a...
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Sowing and Growing Salad Onions
Why Grow Salad Onions Wellies and Waxjackets recommends growing salad onions for a multitude of reasons. They rank high on the taste meter, offering a crisp texture that surpasses shop-bought...
Sowing and Growing Salad Onions
Why Grow Salad Onions Wellies and Waxjackets recommends growing salad onions for a multitude of reasons. They rank high on the taste meter, offering a crisp texture that surpasses shop-bought...
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Sowing and Growing Pak Choi and Asian Greens
What are Asian Greens? Wellies and Waxjackets has combined a variety of plants under the umbrella of Asian greens, all of which belong to the Brassica family. These greens share...
Sowing and Growing Pak Choi and Asian Greens
What are Asian Greens? Wellies and Waxjackets has combined a variety of plants under the umbrella of Asian greens, all of which belong to the Brassica family. These greens share...
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Sowing and Growing Peas
Ready to step up your pea growing game? This guide is for gardeners who already know the basics and are looking to take their crop to the next level. We’ll...
Sowing and Growing Peas
Ready to step up your pea growing game? This guide is for gardeners who already know the basics and are looking to take their crop to the next level. We’ll...
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Sowing and Growing Chilli Peppers
Why Grow Hot Peppers Hot peppers are exceptionally tasty, relatively expensive, and offer a reasonable harvest. Yield can be significantly enhanced by starting them early and maintaining temperatures above 11°C,...
Sowing and Growing Chilli Peppers
Why Grow Hot Peppers Hot peppers are exceptionally tasty, relatively expensive, and offer a reasonable harvest. Yield can be significantly enhanced by starting them early and maintaining temperatures above 11°C,...
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Sowing and Growing Sweet Peppers
Introduction Writing a guide to growing sweet peppers can be daunting due to the variations among different varieties, sowing dates, weather conditions, and the availability of grow lights. For example,...
Sowing and Growing Sweet Peppers
Introduction Writing a guide to growing sweet peppers can be daunting due to the variations among different varieties, sowing dates, weather conditions, and the availability of grow lights. For example,...
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Sowing and Growing Runner Beans
Introduction Runner beans are a vital crop known for their prolific nature and versatility. They freeze well, but typically, most end up forgotten in the freezer by June when new...
Sowing and Growing Runner Beans
Introduction Runner beans are a vital crop known for their prolific nature and versatility. They freeze well, but typically, most end up forgotten in the freezer by June when new...
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Sowing and Growing Tomatoes
Introduction This guide serves as an overview for growing tomatoes, reflecting ongoing experiments and our journey. We acknowledge the variability in tomato cultivation based on variety, sowing date, weather conditions, and lighting...
Sowing and Growing Tomatoes
Introduction This guide serves as an overview for growing tomatoes, reflecting ongoing experiments and our journey. We acknowledge the variability in tomato cultivation based on variety, sowing date, weather conditions, and lighting...
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Sowing and Growing Sweetcorn
Why Grow Sweetcorn The decision to grow sweetcorn can be complex, as it requires consideration of various factors including taste, health benefits, cost, harvest size, harvest timing, and organic availability....
Sowing and Growing Sweetcorn
Why Grow Sweetcorn The decision to grow sweetcorn can be complex, as it requires consideration of various factors including taste, health benefits, cost, harvest size, harvest timing, and organic availability....
Garden Jobs - Month by Month
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Garden Jobs in April
April marks the real beginning of the gardening year in the UK. With warmer days and longer evenings, it’s the perfect time to sow, plant, and prepare your garden for...
Garden Jobs in April
April marks the real beginning of the gardening year in the UK. With warmer days and longer evenings, it’s the perfect time to sow, plant, and prepare your garden for...
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Garden Jobs in October
October is the perfect time to prepare your garden for winter and set the stage for a healthy start next spring. Key tasks include: Planting spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips,...
Garden Jobs in October
October is the perfect time to prepare your garden for winter and set the stage for a healthy start next spring. Key tasks include: Planting spring bulbs like daffodils, tulips,...
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Garden Jobs in September
Gardening Jobs for September September is a busy month in the garden, with plenty of tasks to prepare for the colder months ahead. Here's a quick overview of what to...
Garden Jobs in September
Gardening Jobs for September September is a busy month in the garden, with plenty of tasks to prepare for the colder months ahead. Here's a quick overview of what to...
Flower Growing Guides
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Dianthus / Carnations Sowing and Growing
Sowing & Growing GuideWhen to Sow: Indoors: January to March Outdoors: April to May Indoor Sowing: Fill seed trays or small pots with fine, peat-free seed compost. Sow the seeds...
Dianthus / Carnations Sowing and Growing
Sowing & Growing GuideWhen to Sow: Indoors: January to March Outdoors: April to May Indoor Sowing: Fill seed trays or small pots with fine, peat-free seed compost. Sow the seeds...
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Sunflowers - Sowing and Growing Guide
Sowing & Growing GuideWhen to Sow: Indoors: February to April Outdoors: April to May Indoor Sowing: Fill pots or seed trays with good quality, peat-free compost. Sow seeds 1.5cm deep...
Sunflowers - Sowing and Growing Guide
Sowing & Growing GuideWhen to Sow: Indoors: February to April Outdoors: April to May Indoor Sowing: Fill pots or seed trays with good quality, peat-free compost. Sow seeds 1.5cm deep...
Garden News
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Slugs and Snails - Repel, Deter, Kill or Leave?
While slugs can be frustrating for gardeners, they are an integral part of the ecosystem. From recycling nutrients to serving as a food source for wildlife, slugs contribute in ways...
Slugs and Snails - Repel, Deter, Kill or Leave?
While slugs can be frustrating for gardeners, they are an integral part of the ecosystem. From recycling nutrients to serving as a food source for wildlife, slugs contribute in ways...
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SOIL: The world at your feet exhibition (London)
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of soil at SOIL: The World at Your Feet, co-curated by leading experts and showcasing over 50 works from global artists! This exhibition...
SOIL: The world at your feet exhibition (London)
Get ready to explore the fascinating world of soil at SOIL: The World at Your Feet, co-curated by leading experts and showcasing over 50 works from global artists! This exhibition...
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UK Fungus Day 2024
UK Fungus Day 2024 on October 5, celebrating the vital role fungi play in our ecosystems!
UK Fungus Day 2024
UK Fungus Day 2024 on October 5, celebrating the vital role fungi play in our ecosystems!
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RHS Britain in Bloom 2024 Finalists Announced
The RHS has announced the 52 finalists for the 2024 RHS Britain in Bloom competition, celebrating its 60th anniversary. This year, the focus is on communities dedicated to environmental improvement...
RHS Britain in Bloom 2024 Finalists Announced
The RHS has announced the 52 finalists for the 2024 RHS Britain in Bloom competition, celebrating its 60th anniversary. This year, the focus is on communities dedicated to environmental improvement...
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A New Approach - Converting to No-Dig
Embracing No-Dig Gardening: A Guide to Transforming Your Garden In recent years, no-dig gardening has captured the attention of gardeners everywhere. This innovative approach involves minimal soil disturbance and relies...
A New Approach - Converting to No-Dig
Embracing No-Dig Gardening: A Guide to Transforming Your Garden In recent years, no-dig gardening has captured the attention of gardeners everywhere. This innovative approach involves minimal soil disturbance and relies...
