Grow Your Own

Your vegetable garden
"The produce of summer is glorious – and courgettes, peas and broad beans are among the finest,” says chef Skye Gyngell. We're right behind you, Skye.

What to plant your vegetables in
Vegetables can be grown in anything from plastic pots and window boxes to old barrels...

Your soft fruit garden
Berries and soft fruit are delicious, nutritious and really easy to grow at home, explains chef Skye Gyngell.

Your salad garden
Chef Skye Gyngell and gardener Lucy Boyd from Petersham Nurseries share tips on growing the best salad vegetables at home.

Your herb garden
Chef Skye Gyngell's favourite homegrown herbs, plus tips for growing, harvesting and cooking.

Buying your crops
Garden centres will supply seeds and seedlings, but for more unusual varieties look online. Here are a few recommended websites.

Watering and feeding your crops
Top tips on nurturing your growing kitchen.

Sowing from seed and planting outdoor containers

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