Carrots are packed full of vitamins and minerals and have so many health benefits they could be classed as a superfood. Some ...

Expert advice has been shared on how to grow a colourful garden come spring - and it's all about planting bulbs right now.

While the weather might have us yearning for the warmth of spring, there's no better time than now to start preparing your ...

Violas are another gorgeous flower that can be planted in February.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time grower, this month offers exciting opportunities to sow new seeds and ...

If your soil is not ideally suitable for carrots or parsnips, you can prepare a large container for sowing instead. When digging over your soil, do not add manure as this makes the soil too rich ...

The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...

The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...

Seed saving is smart. This practice dates back to the advent of agriculture; let your crops flower, go to seed, and save the seeds so that you have the means to replant next season. As long as ...

Stand pots in a sunny spot and keep the compost moist. For a continuous supply of carrots, sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow, grow, grow Once the seedlings are big enough to ...

Homegrown carrots often encompass a more pronounced earthy sweetness, and if you sow them now you’ll be able to enjoy them sooner. “While carrots are usually sown outdoors from April ...