Sow peas for pea shoots

Pretty and productive, buy ready-grown plants to speed up harvests

GROWING your own salad crops is a low-effort, small-space activity that anyone can enjoy. Whether you start them from seed or buy young plants, they can be grown in containers of all sizes, and are we

Succulent summer leaves are nutritious and easy to grow

It’s time to sow chicory seed for plants to force and eat in winter. Witloof chicory sown now and thinned to 30cm apart will form plants that can be dug up to force the roots from October. Sow the see

For gardeners who have started the season a little later than most, or have experienced some growing disasters, fast-maturing crops are the perfect solution! For a regular supply of delicious edibles,

Salads are a real summer joy – crisp, fresh and healthy – and growing your own has masses of advantages over buying your crops from a shop. Homegrown salads are way more delicious, fresh and nutritiou