Grow Your Own Blog

Watercress – The Nutrient-Packed Superfood You Can Grow at Home!

The 'Watercress Queen' Lucie Mann discusses the benefits of growing and eating watercress

Different Soil Types

A Closer Look at the Diverse Soil Types in the UK

Combatting Common Pests

A short guide with tips for dealing with common 'pests' found in the garden.

Making Your Garden Wildlife Friendly

Some top tips on how to encourage more wildlife into your garden.

Keeping Bees

A Comprehensive Guide to Beekeeping

Dandelions: Pesky Weed or Helpful Friend?

A short discussion about regarding dandelions in a new light.

Raising Chickens

A comprehensive guide for beginners interested in raising their own chickens.

World Bee Day

How can we support one of our favourite pollinators?

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Strawberries

A short guide to growing strawberries including top tips on choosing varieties and how to deal with common problems.

Seeds of Currency

John Metcalf discusses the concept of seeds being used as a currency form in bartering and trading.

Building a Good Compost Heap

A beginner's guide to building a compost heap, with top tips, budget ideas, and a step by step process.

Sowing and Growing in Autumn ‘Down Under’

Some growing tips for Autumn time in Australia, from a PFFA supporter.
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