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
10 Instagrammable garden trends for 2021 Gardening trends according to Instagram, what are the biggest and upcoming trends of the moment? Read more about 10 Instagrammable garden trends for 2021
8 incredible gardens designed by kids The limitless nature of children’s imaginations is no secret, and we thought there was no better time to unlock this... Read more about 8 incredible gardens designed by kids
August planting and harvesting guide August is a glorious month to enjoy the ripening fruit and veg that you’ve been growing this year. Read more about August planting and harvesting guide
5 ways to make your garden cosy for autumn As the weather starts to cool down at the end of the summer, how can you still make the most of your garden in autumn? Read more about 5 ways to make your garden cosy for autumn
3 glorious recipes for the harvest season Also known as the harvest season, autumn brings with it so many wonderful flavours and an overall feeling of warmth. Read more about 3 glorious recipes for the harvest season
September planting and harvesting guide September is when we can begin to welcome autumn into the garden. Read more about September planting and harvesting guide
How to grow lavender Lavender in full flower is one of the most beautiful sights of summer. Read more about How to grow lavender
Recipe: Mulled cider At Christmas time, mulled wine is a festive warming drink that gets a lot of attention, but we think mulled cider... Read more about Recipe: Mulled cider
October planting and harvesting guide You might think that there isn't much to plant now - but there are still several crops you can get started. Read more about October planting and harvesting guide
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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)
Avocado (Persea americana) Avocados are a favourite fruit used in kitchens around the world - why not try planting the stone to grow your own? Read more about Avocado (Persea americana)
Geraniums and pelargoniums (Geraniaceae) Geraniums are versatile plants which can add a multitude of colours and scents to the garden. Read more about Geraniums and pelargoniums (Geraniaceae)
Lilac (Syringa) With beautiful flowers and a beautiful scent, it’s easy to see why lilac is such a well-loved plant. Read more about Lilac (Syringa)
Peony (Paeonia) These stunning plants provide a captivating elegance to a border. Large colourful flowers flourish in late spring and... Read more about Peony (Paeonia)
Salvia There are over 900 distinct species of Salvia, providing a huge range of smells and vivacious colours. Read more about Salvia
Geum Pretty and delicate, Geums provide colour throughout the summer. They are frost tolerant, happy in a range of soil types... Read more about Geum
Ceanothus Ceanothus is a beautiful and eye-catching perennial shrub. The vivid and prolific blooms are usually blue, but white and... Read more about Ceanothus
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) Peppermint is super easy to grow. The flowers attract beneficial wildlife to the garden, and peppermint plants are... Read more about Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
How to grow banana plants inside Banana plants grown indoors produce lovely foliage and interesting flowers and are easy to look after if you just follow... Read more about How to grow banana plants inside
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)
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
Getting Rid of Ground Elder Ground elder is a perennial weed that forms clumps of green leaves, with white flowers in summer. Read more about Getting Rid of Ground Elder
Sting Nettles Treatment Stinging nettles are often seen in abandoned ground and neglected areas of a garden. Read more about Sting Nettles Treatment
Red Spider Mite Treatment and Control The red spider mite is a very damaging plant pest and, confusingly, they are rarely red! Read more about Red Spider Mite Treatment and Control
Mealybugs Mealybugs can be a serious pest problem for house plants or of plants growing in a conservatory or greenhouse. Read more about Mealybugs
Aphids Aphids are small insects which feed on plant sap using their needle-like mouthparts. Read more about Aphids
Thrips Thrips are very small insects, and although they look innocuous, they can cause a lot of damage to plants. Read more about Thrips
Whitefly Whitefly set up home and live out their lives on the underside of leaves, sucking up sap which weakens the plant. Read more about Whitefly
Couch grass Couch grass is a perennial grass that spreads rapidly via networks of underground stems (rhizomes). Read more about Couch grass
How to grow your own strawberries Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then discover the best way to harvest your bountiful... Watch now
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How to grow and care for roses Watch this video to follow our step-by step guide and learn how to plant, grow and care them. Watch now
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How to grow your own pumpkin Watch this video to learn how to seed, plant and harvest them, then use your pumpkin in a variety of tasty dishes. Watch now
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 care for a weeping fig Watch this video to learn how to best care for the stunning weeping fig houseplant. Watch now