Tutorials

Getting Started: App Overview

New to GrowMore CookMore? This overview video walks you through everything the app has to offer — from the Grow Calendar to the Cook section, Journal, Freezer Tracker and more.

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  Download the app free from the App Store — your location is detected automatically.

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  Choose your region — UK or USA (USDA zone 3–10).

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  Explore the Grow Calendar to see what to sow this month, both indoors and outdoors.

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  Head to the Cook section to browse 200+ recipes matched to what’s in season.

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  Start your Journal to document your growing journey with photos and notes.

How to Use the Freezer Tracker

Never waste a harvest again. The Freezer Tracker lets you log everything you’ve frozen, track best-before dates and make sure your homegrown produce actually gets eaten.

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  Open the app and tap the Freezer Tracker section.

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  Tap the + button to add a new item — enter the crop name, quantity and date frozen.

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  The app will track how long each item has been in the freezer and flag anything approaching its best-before date.

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  When you use something, mark it as used so your freezer inventory stays accurate.

How to Use the Expense Tracker

See the real value of your homegrown produce. The Expense Tracker lets you log what you spend on seeds, compost and tools, then compares it against the value of your harvest so you can see exactly how much you’re saving.

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  Open the app and tap the Expense Tracker section.

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  Log your garden expenses — seeds, compost, tools and any other costs.

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  Record the value of your harvests as they come in.

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  Watch the app calculate your savings and show you the true value of growing your own food.

How to Use the Grow Calendar

The Grow Calendar is the heart of the app — learn how to use it to plan your entire growing season, track sowing and harvest dates, and never miss the right time to sow.

How to Use the Cook Section

Discover how to find the perfect recipe for whatever you’ve just harvested — from a single courgette to a full summer glut. Learn about recipe collections, filters and how to save your favourites.

How to Set Up Frost Alerts

Protect your plants from unexpected frosts. Learn how the app calculates your local frost dates and how to set up alerts so you’re always one step ahead of the weather.

How to Use the Garden Journal

Document your growing journey with photos, notes and dates. Learn how to use the Journal and Garden Timeline to build a record of your garden season by season.