Imagine your garden being full of fresh vegetables all year round.  The secret? A continuous planting plan, good crop rotation and effective plant combinations. The never-ending veg plot is a concept you can apply anywhere, whether you’re growing in a raised bed, a traditional vegetable patch or a balcony garden.

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.

For chillies and similar heat-loving plants our Central European climate is a big challenge. With our short summers and frosty nights we have to take a radically different approach to growing them. Give these plants the head start they need by sowing them early – in January or February.

Have you heard of ‘Cool Flowers’? If not then you definitely need to! These flowers are not just cool in every sense of the word – they’re a real game-changer for all flower lovers. But let’s start at the beginning.

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’

Peppers and chillies are fascinating tropical plants that come in all kinds of colours and shapes, ranging from mild to super-hot and enriching our gardens and (especially) our food. Growing them in Central Europe calls for a certain amount of patience, though – plus good timing. Follow these detailed growing tips to lay the foundations for strong plants and a bumper harvest.