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This guide covers everything you need to know about cucumber companion plants, including which plants to use, which ones to avoid, and how to give your plants the best chance of producing a good cucumber crop.

In the world of gardening, the practice of companion planting has gained popularity for its remarkable ability to enhance the health and productivity of crops. When it comes to spinach companion plants, the strategic selection of plants to grow alongside this leafy green can make a significant difference to your harvest.

Would you like to maximise your cantaloupe harvest? This list of good companion plants for cantaloupe will help you give your plants the best chance of thriving and fruiting.

Would you like to find out how to grow garlic?  It’s such an easy crop to grow!

Are you keen on the idea of growing your own vegetables, but not really sure where to start? This list of ten easy to grow vegetables is a great first step on your grow your own journey.

I AM A PROPONENT OF GROWING YOUR OWN; you just have to check my freezer and pantry the last couple of decades to see that. But a vegetable garden is not without its costs or its commitments—cash and elbow grease both required, and then some. Vegetable harvests, like money, don’t grow on trees.

It may seem strange to start talking about Christmas in July. But summer in the Northern Hemisphere is when gardeners need to start thinking about the colder months to come.

Vegetarian and vegan diets have risen in popularity in recent years, but the looming question remains – how do meat-free eaters get enough protein?Fortunately, a variety of plant-based protein sources are readily avail

Bonsais are a fun way to grow big trees in a miniature form. However, you need to have patience and fortitude to grow them. With dedicated care and understanding the requirements involved, you can surely have your own bonsai, flourishing in your home! Let’s have a look at How to Grow Your Own Bonsai Quickly!

Now is the perfect time to be planting asparagus and with a number of online retailers offering fast delivery there’s still time if you act quickly. Don’t get too excited though as it will be a couple of years before you’ll be able to harvest some home grown spears but as they say ‘good things come to those who wait’.

Here’s an interesting contrast.  I was really impressed by the quality of the planting in the B&Q garden at Chelsea where the ‘Tower Block’ had balconies dripping with wonderful edible plants.  Contrast my visit to the

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tasty tropical treat – and with the right techniques and know-how, you can grow your own crop at home.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If

Among the many delicious fruits that most Americans enjoy regularly, you’d be hard-pressed to find a fresh cranberry – until Thanksgiving rolls around, that is.Though dried cranberries often feature in granola

If you love mushrooms and have always been fascinated by the way they grow, it’s time to take the next step and grow your own.Foraging for mushrooms in the wild is fun, exciting,

Just like Linus from Peanuts, I’ve always searched for the Great Pumpkin… well, a great pumpkin, anyway!I admit an utter fascination with state a

It’s not hard to grow lettuce, and everyone should really give it a try. You can grow it in containers, in a window box, or tucked unassumingly among flowers.It’s fast growing, and with a little plann

I love growing annual veggies, but raspberries provide a nice break from the needy vegetable garden.A few years ago, I bought two everbearing ‘Red Heritag

It might sound corny, but there is surely nothing better than curling up in front of a good movie with a big bowl of popcorn.Salty, sweet, or smothered in butter, popcorn is

A friend of mine, Mary, loves gardening and cut flowers. It only makes sense that she has her own cut flower garden, which has actually inspired me.Mary not only keeps fresh flo