April planting and harvesting guide April is the start of Spring, when the clocks have changed and the sun starts to show it’s face a lot more throughout... Read more about April planting and harvesting guide
Gardening for health If you’ve often thought that connecting with nature lifts your mood but couldn’t explain why, this article is for you. Read more about Gardening for health
Helping to create peatland biodiversity Over the last 30 years Evergreen Garden Care has donated almost 3000 hectares of peat land for restoration in Somerset... Read more about Helping to create peatland biodiversity
The Evergreen Research Station – where miracles are born… Miracle-Gro is a brand loved by amateur gardeners and professional growers alike. If you’ve used our feeds and growing... Read more about The Evergreen Research Station – where miracles are born…
May planting and harvesting guide May brings us into the heart of Spring, the perfect time to see our crops flourish with fewer chances of frosts. Read more about May planting and harvesting guide
Plants with benefits Did you know that some studies have shown that plants can be beneficial for both physical and mental health? Read more about Plants with benefits
June planting and harvesting guide June brings us into the heat of summer, where lack of rain poses the biggest threat to crops. Read more about June planting and harvesting guide
What to plant when garden calendar Growing your own produce is a really rewarding experience. Read more about What to plant when garden calendar
Gardenless gardens: 6 looks to reinvent your balcony or home today Enjoying time outside, especially in green spaces, is one of the best ways to improve your health and happiness. Read more about Gardenless gardens: 6 looks to reinvent your balcony or home today
Bring the fragrance indoors By introducing fragranced plants to our homes and gardens, we’re inviting the aromas to lift our spirits and make them... Read more about Bring the fragrance indoors
Recipe: sautéed garlic rainbow chard Rainbow chard is an easy, rewarding crop to grow, and as an ingredient can be used in a variety of tasty ways. Read more about Recipe: sautéed garlic rainbow chard
July planting and harvesting guide July is officially mid-season for growing your own! Read more about July planting and harvesting guide
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Dianthus You may have heard of Carnations, Sweet Williams, and Pinks - these are all types of Dianthus, the collective name for... Read more about Dianthus
Verbena The many different species of Verbena are great for bringing useful pollinators to the garden. Read more about Verbena
Calathea (Calathea) Calathea do have a reputation of being tricky to grow, but these challenges are well worth mastering Read more about Calathea (Calathea)
Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis) The vibrant blue flowers of Forget-Me-Nots make them a pretty choice for brightening a spring garden. Read more about Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis)
Sedum Plants in the Sedum genus are easy to grow, produce lots of nectar for pollinators, and provide lovely autumn colour. Read more about Sedum
Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) Common hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are an elegant, traditional flower, perfect for a classic cottage garden. Read more about Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea)
Hostas (Hosta) Hostas are usually grown for their beautiful leaves, with the attractive foliage coming in various shades of green, blue... Read more about Hostas (Hosta)
Anemone Anemones are a cheerful and vibrant group of plants, providing interest from early spring onwards. Read more about Anemone
Baby’s breath (Gypsophila) Gypsophila has earned its nickname from the sweet-sour milk smell of its flowers, which resemble that of baby’s breath. Read more about Baby’s breath (Gypsophila)
Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum) Sugar snap peas are a deliciously sweet, fun and quick-cropping vegetable to grow. Read more about Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum)
Bay (Laurus nobilis) A slow-growing and easy-to-care-for plant, the bay tree is extremely popular. The aromatic leaves are widely used in all... Read more about Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Peach (Prunus persica) What better way to round off a summer meal than with a luscious peach? Even better, a peach you’ve grown yourself! Read more about Peach (Prunus persica)
Shot hole A specific type of hole, called ‘shot hole’, is caused by a couple of plant diseases Read more about Shot hole
Scale Insects Treatment Scale insects are sap-sucking insects that gradually weaken plants. Read more about Scale Insects Treatment
Sooty mould Sooty mould is a fungal disease caused by a number of different fungal species. Read more about Sooty mould
Dock Docks are perennial weeds, that are very common in gardens, fields and hedgerows. Read more about Dock
Crane flies Crane flies, also familiar as ‘daddy longlegs’ in the UK, are a type of large fly. Read more about Crane flies
How to Identify, Treat & Control Brambles Brambles, also known as common blackberries, are a familiar sight in hedgerows and woodlands across the UK. Read more about How to Identify, Treat & Control Brambles
Dandelions Dandelions are perennial weeds that often appear on road verges and waste ground. Read more about Dandelions
Groundsel Groundsel is an annual weed frequently found on wasteland, in fields and hedgerows, and in gardens. Read more about Groundsel
Fat hen Fat hen is an annual weed often seen on waste ground, in hedgerows and in gardens. Read more about Fat hen
Scarlet lily beetle The scarlet lily beetle may look attractive, but this red lily beetle is the scourge of lily growers. Read more about Scarlet lily beetle
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew disease is a fungal disease common on a wide range of plants. Read more about Powdery mildew
How to grow your own potatoes Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then just figure out the tastiest way to cook them. Watch now
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How to grow your own coriander Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then use your coriander in a variety of tasty dishes. Watch now
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How to grow your own chillies Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then use your chillies in a variety of tasty dishes. Watch now
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