Grow your own veg

Growing Vegetables

Germinate
The beginning of growth, as of a seed, spore, or bud. The germination ...
Seed
Friable
A term for soil that breaks or crumbles easily when handled....
tilth
Hoeing
The use of a hoe to loosen or break up the soil surface, remove weeds,...
Hoe

If you want to grow your own vegetables or fruit, then the best time to get started is now. Here you'll find useful tips and tricks to get the most out of your vegetable and fruit crops.
Whether you're a beginner at vegetable growing and just thinking about planting your first potato, or looking for advice on how to improve your existing vegetable crop, read on...

Want to get the most out of your home-grown vegetables? You need to put in a little hard (but enjoyable) work and some know-how... There's plenty of help, advice and tips and tricks for success in growing vegetables.
Find out how to grow your own veg

Getting Started

Planning

Gardens can be too small and you may not have enough time to grow every vegetable you whould like. Think carefully about which fruit and vegetables to grow
Find out more about planning here

Position

Sunny, Shady, Windy - choosing the right position can make a huge difference to your yeald.
Find out more about planting position here

Soil Type

Light and Sandy, Heavy Clay...?
Find out more about soil types here

Soil Preparation

Manure, Compost, Leafmould, Composted Bark, Mushroom Compost.
Find out more about soil preparation here