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How to grow tomatoes from seeds
A step-by-step guide to raising healthy tomato plants from seed — covering variety selection, sowing, transplanting, and early care for a bumper harvest.
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June Checklist
What to sow, harvest, and prepare in the cool-climate veggie patch during June. Keep your winter garden productive with these timely tasks.
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May Checklist
Essential jobs for May: planting garlic, protecting seedlings from frost, topping up mulch, and planning your spring beds.
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April Checklist
Autumn is in full swing — time to plant leafy greens, clean up spent summer crops, and start a compost pile for the season ahead.
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March Checklist
Early autumn tasks: sowing cool-season vegetables, saving seeds from summer favourites, and giving the garden a good tidy-up.
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SPROUTS vs MICROGREENS
What's the difference between sprouts and microgreens? Learn how each is grown, harvested, and used in the kitchen — and which suits your setup best.
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WHY YOU NEED TO START GROWING MICROGREENS
Microgreens are fast, nutritious, and can be grown indoors year-round. Here's why they deserve a spot on your kitchen bench.
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HOW TO GROW A SALAD GARDEN INDOORS without soil!
No garden bed? No problem. Discover how to grow fresh salad greens indoors using simple hydroponic methods — soil-free and fuss-free.
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Got green tomatoes? Here is how to use them
Don't let unripe tomatoes go to waste. From pickles to chutneys, here are delicious ways to use every last green tomato before the frost hits.
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Get digging to reduce stress and improve mental health
Research shows gardening lowers stress and boosts mood. Read about the mental-health benefits of getting your hands in the soil.
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Why you shouldn't peel your vegetables
Many vegetable skins are packed with fibre and nutrients. Find out which veg you should stop peeling — and why it's better for you and the planet.