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Traditionally seeds are sown quite densely in seed trays and then transplanted into small pots or modular planting trays after they have germinated. This process is called ‘pricking out’

Spring is approaching and with it the anticipation of the first harvest. However, the weather does not always cooperate - late frosts, cool nights and strong winds can take their toll on delicate young plants. A particularly simple and effective method for bringing the harvest forward is to use preserving jars as protective covers. These small "mini greenhouses" create an ideal microclimate and help plants to grow more quickly.

Winter is gradually departing, the first rays of sunshine are warming the earth – now’s the perfect time to get your garden ready for the new season.  March to early April is the ideal time to get your beds, raised beds and balcony containers shipshape and spring-ready.

Thinking about tomatoes this early in the year? Absolutely! Choosing the right variety plays a key role in producing a great harvest. With a little bit of planning you can start your plants early – and look forward to a bumper tomato season.

An advent calendar to light up the Christmas countdown and inspire the whole gardening year: this Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers Seed Advent Calendar will amaze you with 24 carefully selected open-pollinated varieties – colourful, diverse and easy to grow.  Whether you’re a brand new gardener or an expert grower, this calendar will bring fresh inspiration to your windowsills, balconies and gardens.

Advent calendars don’t have to have chocolates inside – instead, how about a calendar with 24 packets of seeds to transform your vegetable patch, raised bed or allotment into a colourful and edible oasis? The Grow-Your-Own Garden Feast organic seed advent calendar gives you a new open-pollinated organic variety day by day in December – bringing joy not just in Advent but through a whole year full of growing, harvesting and seasonal variety.