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Gardening jobs to do in February

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Katie / 0 comments

February is such an exciting time of year for gardeners. The first spring bulbs finally come out (al…

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The best 6 tomato varieties from 2022

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Katie / 2 comments

From my bounty of tomatoes, I managed to narrow down my favourite 6 varieties which are being fast t…

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How gardening can be used to benefit your gut health

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Katie / 0 comments

Gut health is becoming more and more of a trending topic, and for good reason too. The science is no…

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Reasons to grow your own dried beans in 2022

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Katie / 3 comments

Last year, I decided to try my hand at growing my own drying beans. If I’m completely honest, I expe…

Heritage Tomato Varieties review
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Review of 17 heirloom tomato varieties I grew in 2021

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Katie / 11 comments

I grew a fair variety of tomatoes this year. Here I have compiled a list of these tomatoes and have …

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Christmas gift ideas for the gardener in your life

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Christmas is creeping upon us once again and you may be racking your brains about what to buy your n…

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What to plant in autumn for early summer harvests

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

t’s already that time of year where everything slows down drastically in the garden. Days are feelin…

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Planting spring bulbs for biodiversity and a beautiful spring display

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Hopefully you’ve already bought your spring bulbs for planting this autumn, but fret not if you have…

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Lessons learned: Gardening mistakes I made in 2021

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

What a funny old year 2021 has been. It started with the coldest April for nearly a decade, and it w…

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How to save your own seed for beginners

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Katie / 4 comments

As we begin to near the end of the growing season, I am starting to make a conscious effort to start…

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What gardeners can do to help the climate crisis: Part 2

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Last week I posted a blog inspired by the IPCC climate report, on what gardeners can do to help with…

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What gardeners can do to help the climate crisis

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Following the release of the rather sobering IPCC report earlier this week, I have found myself want…

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Vegetable seeds to sow in August for autumn, winter and early spring harvests

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

I feel like August is a bittersweet month. Everything is in full bloom, crops are usually at their p…

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Preventing, spotting and dealing with tomato and potato blight

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

This year we have experienced a particularly wet spring and summer. Whilst there are certainly some …

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Onion white rot: how to prevent, detect and manage white rot

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Katie / 6 comments

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just grow plants without worrying about pests and diseases? Once you…

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Seeds I’m sowing in July – Keeping the ground full and planning for autumn

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

As we move past summer solstice into July, it’s a time when we need to start thinking ahead to autum…

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June gardening jobs: plant maintenance, harvesting and dealing with a glut

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

After such a long winter and cold spring, what a glorious few weeks it has been. The intense heat an…

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Allotment anniversary: our allotment journey and advice for beginners

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Last week marked our two year allotment anniversary. This got me thinking of how far we have come in…

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Heritage fruit and vegetables: Varieties I am most excited to grow this year

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

One of my absolute favourite things about growing our own food is the variety we can grow. When you …

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No-dig gardening – Benefits and Misconceptions

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

No dig gardening has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. This year almost eve…

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Seeds I’m sowing in May

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

I feel like this year is flying by much quicker than usual. With most of our days blending into one …

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How to make the most of your growing space with succession planting

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

There are two types of succession planting. The first type is where you sow a small amount of the sa…

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April Gardening Jobs – Preparing your kitchen garden for summer

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

The days of not having much to do in the garden are behind us now and for the next few months the ti…

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Seeds I’m sowing in the second half of april

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

The second half of April is a time when you can finally start sowing your warmth loving plants that …

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Seeds I’m sowing in the first half of April

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

I feel like I’m beginning to sound like a broken record but April is yet another very exciting month…

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How to grow carrots, choosing varieties, debunking myths and preventing pests

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

The time has finally come, we are officially in Spring. What a long winter it’s been here in the UK.…

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Creating a garden that is beautiful, functional and great for pollinators

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

I’m going to be completely honest with you here. We have been living in our house for three years no…

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Seeds I’m Sowing in March

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

March is one of the most exciting months of the year. It is the month of the Spring equinox meaning …

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My Week On The Allotment – Preparation For Spring

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

It suddenly feels like Spring is well and truly on its way here in the UK. Daylight hours are increa…

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Flowers I’m Growing This Year To Boost Biodiversity and Productivity

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Last year, I didn’t really grow flowers. Due to wanting to grow food and be as self-sufficient as po…

Different F1 Varieties Crown Prince, Calabrese, Cauliflower, Leek, Cucumber
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What does F1 mean on seeds?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Katie / 2 comments

You may have noticed that many seed varieties are described as ‘F1’. But have you ever wondered what…

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Seeds I’m Sowing In February

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

February has been a month I have been longing for. While I’ve not been spending a huge amount of tim…

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How to choose which varieties of potatoes to grow

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Potatoes are often one of the first crops people grow. They are notoriously low maintenance and ever…

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How to start a vegetable garden

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Many of us start our vegetable garden pretty much blindfolded. It can seem extremely daunting at fir…

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10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Food in 2021

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Katie / 0 comments

Growing your own food became infinitely more popular in 2020, as many people found themselves with m…

About Me

Hi my name is Katie. Welcome to my blog on all things grow your own, and cooking and preserving your harvests. If you’re just starting out with growing your own food, or are unsure how to use up all your wonderful harvests, then you are in the right place! 🙂 Please take your time here, leave comments and if you have any questions please do let me know.

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