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
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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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Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) Sweet peas are an incredibly popular summer climbing plant. They produce masses of flowers all summer long. Read more about Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander is a must in salads and as a fragrant green addition to Indian, Thai and Chinese curries. Read more about Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) What could be better than a bowl of sweet, freshly-picked raspberries in summer? Read more about Raspberries (Rubus idaeus)
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots. Read more about Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)
Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium) Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries are always delicious. Read more about Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, Vaccinium angustifolium)
Garlic (Allium sativum) Garlic is the base of so many delicious dishes, and growing garlic at home is now very popular. Read more about Garlic (Allium sativum)
Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata) Delicious in pies, soups and stews, and full of vitamins and minerals, pumpkins are a tasty autumn and winter treat. Read more about Pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata)
Banana (Ensete, Musa) With their exotic and enormous foliage, banana plants add a taste of the tropics to the garden. Read more about Banana (Ensete, Musa)
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) Butternut squash are a late season favourite, with attractive fruits which will keep well throughout the autumn and... Read more about Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata)
French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) French beans are a versatile vegetable, producing attractive, long, thin pods, and creamy haricot beans. Read more about French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Crocosmia Crocosmia bring flashes of bright colour and vibrance to a garden, with their graceful, delicately arching flower stalks... Read more about Crocosmia
Cosmos Cosmos, also known as ‘Mexican Aster’, is a great low maintenance and long flowering annual. Read more about Cosmos
Aphids Aphids are small insects which feed on plant sap using their needle-like mouthparts. Read more about Aphids
Scab Apple scab attacks apples causing dark, ‘scabby’ marks on the fruit and leaves. Read more about Scab
Caterpillar Damage Caterpillars are the larvae stage in the life cycle of butterflies and moths. Read more about Caterpillar Damage
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
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew disease is a fungal disease common on a wide range of plants. Read more about Powdery mildew
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
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
How to grow your own peas Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then use your peas in a variety of tasty dishes. Watch now
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How to grow your own onions 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 courgettes Watch this video to learn step-by-step how to seed, water, plant and harvest them, then use your courgettes in a variety... Watch now
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
How to grow your own cucumbers Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then use your cucumber in a variety of tasty dishes. Watch now
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