Chillies (Capsicum annuum)
It seems that most people now have at a few chilli pepper plants at home.
Growing guides
Looking for a specific growing guide for your fruit & veg? On this page you can find all our growing guides — so whatever the season, and whatever you're growing, you'll find the tips and advice you need.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Coriander is a must in salads and as a fragrant green addition to Indian, Thai and Chinese curries.
Cosmos
Cosmos, also known as ‘Mexican Aster’, is a great low maintenance and long flowering annual.
Courgettes (Cucurbita pepo)
Courgettes are a common summer staple in the vegetable garden.
Crocosmia
Crocosmia bring flashes of bright colour and vibrance to a garden, with their graceful, delicately arching flower stalks...
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)
Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer.
Dianthus
You may have heard of Carnations, Sweet Williams, and Pinks - these are all types of Dianthus, the collective name for...
Euphorbia
Hailing from a diverse range of habitats/regions, there’s a Euphorbia to suit you – whether you’re looking for a...
Fig Tree
Fig trees (Ficus carica) are Mediterranean natives that thrive in climates with hot, dry summers and cool winters...
Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis)
The vibrant blue flowers of Forget-Me-Nots make them a pretty choice for brightening a spring garden.
French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
French beans are a versatile vegetable, producing attractive, long, thin pods, and creamy haricot beans.
Gardenias
Gardenias are cherished for their beautifully fragrant blooms and glossy, evergreen foliage. These warm-climate shrubs...
