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Discover expert growing tips, seasonal advice, and inspiration to help your garden thrive year round.

Seeds to sow each month

Seeds to Sow in January

January is a good time to start some seed sowing. Mainly indoors, but also outdoors in sheltered spots, though it's wise to stay cautious of sudden cold snaps...
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Seeds to Sow in February

February is still quite a cold month, but absolutely perfect for starting to sow your flower and vegetable seeds for the upcoming year...
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Seeds to Sow in March

It's hopefully starting to warm up now and there are a huge variety of seeds you can start to sow indoors during March...
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Seeds to Sow in April

April is a great time to get sowing, with longer days and signs of spring everywhere, just keep an eye on the forecast, as sneaky frosts can still pop up...
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Seeds to Sow in May

May is a brilliant month for sowing. The days are warmer, and it’s starting to feel like summer’s on the way! Make the most of the good weather and get those seeds in the ground...
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Seeds to Sow in June

June brings with it the longest days of the year, meaning the most sunlight available for your growing plants, as well as helping newly sown seeds germinate and grow into healthy seedlings...
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Seeds to Sow in July

July brings with it warm days, plenty of sunlight and ideal seed germinating conditions! The longer days are fantastic for speeding up germination, giving you plenty of opportunity to sow more salad seeds...
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Seeds to Sow in August

August is a great month for sowing seeds for colour throughout the colder months, or getting seeds in the ground to plan ahead for early-spring colour next year...
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Seeds to Sow in September

From sweet peas to wildflowers, there are lots of flowers you can sow in autumn. Plus you can continue to keep your veg patch active with winter lettuce or winter cabbage...
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Seeds to Sow in October

Gardeners can take advantage of October's weather condition by raising from seed a range of hardy plants and vegetables, outside or in a greenhouse or cold frame....
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Seeds to Sow in November

The days are short and time spent outside should be put to good use. Mild conditions are perfect for a range of tasks: there are still a few seeds that can be sown, especially if you have a greenhouse or cold frame, to get ahead for next spring....
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Seeds to Sow in December

During December, kickstart next year’s garden by sowing chillies, aubergines, pelargoniums, antirrhinums, and a vibrant mix of microgreens on a sunny windowsill...
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Explaining Key Terms

Learn more about common gardening terms, like companion planting, organic seeds, biennials, and F1 seeds, so it’s easier to understand what they mean and how they can help your garden thrive.
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How To Grow Sunflowers

Sunflowers are probably the biggest, tallest and cheeriest annual flower you can enjoy in the garden. They’re simple and fun to grow and make an excellent first flower for children...
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How To Grow Cosmos

Cosmos are some of the easiest summer flowering annuals to grow from seed. Their delicate, feathery foliage and striking single or double blooms, ranging in shades of white, pink, purple, and even yellow—make them a garden favorite...
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How To Grow Tomatoes

Sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour, it’s easy to see why tomatoes are the UK’s favourite home-grown crop. Tomatoes are among the easiest of edibles, rewarding gardeners with hundreds of fruits over a season...
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How To Grow Sweet Peas

The sweet pea is a quintessential cottage garden favourite that has stood the test of time. Adored for charismatic and dainty blooms, its ability to add height to borders when grown up obelisks, and making the perfect plant for cut flowers...
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How To Grow Busy Lizzies

Busy lizzies are an all-time bedding favourite. Whether you’re craving a riot of colour in hanging baskets, window boxes, containers or at the front of borders, these easy-to-grow summertime stars come with the promise of a long season of enjoyment...
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How To Grow Easy Wildflowers

Creating a wildflower meadow or area in your garden will make it feel more natural and relaxed, full of beautiful flowers that burst into colour throughout the summer...
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How To Direct Sow

Direct sowing involves planting seeds directly into their final outdoor location, making it an easy and often preferable method, especially plants that dislike root disturbance...
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How To Grow Love in a Mist

Love in a Mist is a cherished staple of the cottage garden. Easy to grow, low maintenance and an ideal gap filler, these beautiful annuals tick all the boxes for gardeners...
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How To Prick Out Seedlings

Watching seeds sprout is magical, but when seedlings grow too big for their trays, they need extra space to thrive. Learn how to prick out seedlings with our easy guide...
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How To Sow Seeds

Sowing seeds is a rewarding, budget friendly way to grow plants, and with the right planning, you can enjoy sowing from vibrant annuals to tasty vegetables all year round...
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