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What is companion planting and how can it help your garden? Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different types of plants together for their mutual benefit. This method not only helps protect plants from pests and diseases, but also promotes pollination, saves space, enhances productivity, and attracts beneficial insects. Companion planting is…

How to grow your own herb garden at home Growing your own herb garden is a rewarding and cost-effective way to add freshness and flavour to your cooking. In this guide, the British Garden Centres team explore the simple steps you can take to start and maintain your very own herb garden right in your…

Have you also always wanted to start growing your own fruit and vegetables? or plant your own Kitchen Garden? Why not make 2024 the year to start? We will be guiding you through the whole process, so whether you are a complete starter or a seasoned professional we will have advice, hint, and tips on…

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.

Growing herbs in your kitchen is a breeze. A kitchen garden can be budget-friendly too which we all need as food prices continue to rise. Herbs are not only sensory plants for our eyes and ears, but they can transform a dish into something so flavoursome and aromatic.

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!

Why not start growing your own plants, fruits, and vegetables this March? There is nothing like homegrown produce when it comes to taste, freshness, and cost savings.

With the longer days & warmer weather, there is much to do in the garden in May. Focus on tidying Spring plants & planting out flowers and veg for the year.

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!

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.