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Confessions of a UK Hydro Store – Slims Place

Slims Place is an innovative grow shop in London. It offers a wide variety of growing products and advice at no extra cost!

Save Some Green, Go Green By Reusing Growing Media

Gardening on a budget? Trying to be more eco-friendly? Rich Hamilton guides us through how to safely reuse growing media. Two birds, one stone!

Plant of the Month: Daffodils Are A Sure Sign Of Spring

Have you spotted the daffodils popping up in your garden? Our plant of the month is a sure sign of spring; Jennifer Cole tells us all about them.

Common Mistakes When Starting Seeds

Seed starting is the most wonderful time of the year for gardeners. Everest Fernandez offers tips on avoiding common mistakes to enjoy our seeds to the fullest.

Taking Notes: Journals Are Essential To Thriving Gardens

No two gardens are the same, so a journal is handy! As we prepare for another growing season, Jennifer Cole offers tips on what to note for healthier plants.

Rise And Shine: Accounting For Seed Dormancy And How To Spark Germination

Old seeds still want to sprout; they just might be dormant! Xavi Kief explains seed dormancy and how to wake them up for proper germination.

Growing a Pharmacy Garden for Home Remedies

There’s a wealth of health in the garden! Anne Gibson guides us through selecting medicinal plants to grow a pharmacy garden for home remedies.

Starting Seeds With Soil Blocks Is Plastic-Free And Easy To Do

Forget plastic seed starting pots and trays this growing season; try soil blocking! DIY soil blocks are easy and offer the perfect starter home for seeds.

What To Do When Plants Forget To Sleep During A Mild Winter

A mild winter causes challenges in the garden when plants forget to sleep and bloom early. Jennifer Cole offers tips for managing garden mood swings.

Growing A Garden For The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is the king of 2024! Here’s how to grow a garden to make delicious and healthy Mediterranean-style meals with plenty of fresh veg.

Tiger Nuts: A Homegrown, Climate-Friendly Superstar

Want to know a secret? ‘Tiger nuts’ is one of the most-searched terms on GC’s website! So we dug deeper and learned more about this climate-friendly superfood.

Gardening Mistakes Are a Gift to Your Future

Garden mistakes are frustrating, but it’s not all bad. Everest Fernandez writes about his biggest garden gaffes and how they made him a better grower.

Quick And Easy Ways To Identify, Prevent, and Solve Problems in the Garden

Growing a garden is fun but always comes with a few challenges. Here are some easy ways to identify, prevent, and solve common growing problems.

Pepper Merchant

Some people like it hot! Pepper Merchant offers a wide variety of pepper seeds not typically found in supermarkets, ranging from mild to super spicy.

Polyspore

The world’s craving for gourmet mushrooms and widespread interest in health and veggie cultivation sparked Manchester’s Polyspore into action!

The Forest Ridge Project

Sherel and Dunc are passionate about nature, adventure, and spreading kindness. They started Moonfull, a venture dedicated to sharing Nature’s bounty.

Smithereens Mushroom

Marie-Eve Arseneault and Alexis Galus believe food is medicine! They started Smithereens Mushroom so more people could reap the benefits of gourmet mushrooms.

Plant Of The Month: Witch Hazel Is A Perfect Addition To Biodiverse Gardens

Witch hazel is known for its medicinal properties, but it’s also excellent for creating biodiversity in the garden. Jennifer Cole offers some growing tips.

Mushroom Growing 101: What’s In A Spore Syringe?

You can grow mushrooms in many ways but need a starting material. Phil McIntosh walks us through spore syringes, what’s in them, and how they’re used.

The Gardener’s Forecast: Almanacs, Weather Stations, or Groundhogs?

Do you depend on a groundhog to predict plant dates for your spring garden? If Punxsutawney Phil isn’t your go-to, plenty of reliable sources can help you plan!

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