Knowing what to plant or harvest and when can make the real difference in taste, quality and quantity. Use this hub to help navigate the growing season down at your plot. With hands on guides written in, and for British weather.
Guides on what to plant and when in the growing season to get the most out of the year.
Introduction If you want better results from your garlic, timing does matter—just not in the neat, textbook way most guides make it sound. In the
Introduction Getting the timing right is the difference between plants that crack on… and ones that just sit there doing nothing — or get eaten
Introduction Companion planting UK advice can feel confusing at first. Most of the articles online are generic or not tailored to British allotments. So if
Introduction If you’ve ever stood in front of a tray of seeds in March and thought, “I’ll just grow a bit of everything,” you’re not
Introduction Planning Ahead for the New Season As another growing season approaches, the first question many UK gardeners ask is: Where’s the best place to
Introduction Spring is the busiest season for UK growers—and for good reason. After months of short days and soggy weather, the soil finally warms, the
Introduction: Why a UK Planting Calendar Matters Knowing what to plant and when is half the battle in gardening. In the UK, our seasons can
Introduction Bring bold colour and character to your garden with Lauren’s Grape poppy seeds. This hardy annual (Papaver somniferum) is prized for its rich plum-purple
Introduction As March arrived in 2020, the first real signs of spring began to show in the North West of the UK. Temperatures were slowly
Whether you direct sow outdoors or start indoors first, these guides help you stay aligned with the UK growing season.
Believe it or not, knowing when to pick your produce is not always as simple as it looks.
Introduction – What to Harvest in May (UK) If you’re wondering what to harvest in May, this guide covers the vegetables, fruit, and herbs that
Introduction March sits right in the middle of the UK’s “hungry gap” — that stretch where winter crops are winding down but true spring abundance
Introduction This UK harvest calendar shows you exactly what to harvest each month in the UK, whether you’re growing on an allotment, in a back
Introduction April marks the real start of spring harvest momentum in many UK gardens. The days are noticeably longer, the soil begins to warm, and
This section helps you reduce waste, plan meals around what’s ready, and get the most from your growing space.
Not sure what to sow, plant or harvest this month? Use the free UK vegetable planting calendar to check what fits the season before you start filling your beds.
It’s a simple way to keep your growing year moving without guessing, especially when the weather or your plot plans change.