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Too Many Tomatoes? Try This Ratatouille With Brie
If your tomatoes are ripening faster than you can eat them, this simple ratatouille with brie is the perfect way to use them up. 45 minutes, serves 4, and uses whatever veg you’ve got growing.
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Direct Sowing Hardy Seeds: Your Guide to Getting Seeds Straight in the Ground
Right. So, direct sowing. Chucking seeds straight in the ground. No seed trays, no windowsills, no heated propagators — just you, the soil, and a packet of seeds. And I’m telling you, it’s one of the most satisfying things you can do in the garden. Now, I’ll be honest with you. For years — and…
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Why I Built GrowMore CookMore: A Gardener’s Frustration That Became an App
It Started With a Glut of Courgettes Like most gardening stories, this one starts with too many courgettes. It was a summer a few years back. I’d grown a decent patch of vegetables — tomatoes, beans, beetroot, courgettes — and for the first time everything had actually worked. The courgettes in particular had gone berserk.…
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Companion Planting: What Grows Well Together (And What Doesn’t)
What Is Companion Planting? Companion planting is one of the oldest tricks in the gardening book. The idea is simple: some plants help each other grow when planted nearby, while others compete, attract pests, or actively inhibit each other. Get it right and you can boost yields, deter pests and make better use of your…
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What to Sow in March: Your Complete UK & USA Planting Guide
March marks the real start of the growing season. The days are getting longer, the soil is slowly warming, and the urge to get your hands dirty becomes impossible to ignore. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or picking up a trowel for the first time, March is packed with opportunity. Here’s your complete guide to…