<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Vegetables ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/vegetables Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ These are the two best ways to tell if your sweetcorn is ready to be harvested for delicious, juicy cobs ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-harvest-sweetcorn jPnTKhBKmfBRdCnKa5aiyJ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms ever ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-fertiliser-for-ripening-tomatoes qryG9Q6ydvvb7HEyu9YJgZ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-harvest-cucumbers 4Z2VMMiFX8KupGTir9h3c7 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 things I wish I knew before I started a raised vegetable bed for the first time as a now-seasoned gardener ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-a-raised-vegetable-bed-for-the-first-time WknNA4hStMazGJ6kchbxgB Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 7 vegetables you can grow vertically to maximise growing space in a small garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/vegetables-you-can-grow-vertically QFH7Rm5L8u5rJcCBu8Zxue Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:00:10 +0000 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a gardens editor, and this is my all-time favourite vegetable to grow in a small raised bed – it's easy to grow and will bag you loads of harvests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/patty-pan-squash-small-garden XU5EMbHM4UpGPWc6nxohP7 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-vegetables-to-sow-in-march-for-beginners 44do7oSgY7bewEhq6aJfGE Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:30 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grow these 7 vegetables at home to save money on your shopping bill – they taste even more delicious home-grown ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/vegetables-you-can-grow-at-home-to-save-money GhqUr2qbQZVgrJo3YSMHX Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:53:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 jobs to do in a vegetable garden in February to guarantee a year of strong, healthy crops ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/jobs-to-do-in-a-vegetable-garden-in-february zxsZFsGTL2dTwD7dUjp75m Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the very best mulches for vegetable gardens for successful (and tasty!) crops ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-mulch-for-vegetable-gardens 7Lq5Q2uZZynkFAH9qJjFUn Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:20 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:38:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to deal with earwigs in your vegetable garden (before they eat everything) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-earwigs-in-the-garden zmT4MMXBGtD7eGmBgjyCbT Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 vegetables you can easily grow on a windowsill - how to create an indoor kitchen garden, no outdoor space needed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-vegetables-to-grow-on-a-windowsill k5iGzartFxBWGCcZbV8WEf Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:05:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in August – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables to add to your garden this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-in-august cnwwEdvMeY4zcUdSSc9G4T Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:10 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 magic words are the secret to a thriving vegetable garden, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/magic-words-for-an-easy-vegetable-garden RpyS6ifHGgRemWKeNgGAgJ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:06:46 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say these are the best drought tolerant vegetables to grow at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-drought-tolerant-vegetables wzN7DtUp6eUvGTKfd8rV9m Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in July – the best flowers, fruits and vegetables you should sow and grow this month, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/what-to-plant-in-july BB926rGCSxxcJxPji8Bhy9 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in May – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-in-may jC3KoFYvVVtbGudrvc3pNT Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:00:38 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in April – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-in-april AYzsieDfxNPkiCfTtW4Jsc Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:38 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow vegetables in a small garden - an expert guide to a bountiful crop in a tiny space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-vegetables-in-a-small-garden 2ncpuCpYoVVhTSigGLTR3Y Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:24 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in March – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-in-march WYFCXCGA5HQaMxWVw6RZzA Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:14:40 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to start a small vegetable garden – because, no, you don't need lots of space to grow your own ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-start-a-small-vegetable-garden T8NVz4ip2p7tct9iktJx6c Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:16 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant in February — the best flowers, fruit and vegetables to sow this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-in-february g6xsLCvuXTPyvQGW63NNNh Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:37 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vegetable patches are going purple – garden experts reveal the hero grow your own trend for 2024 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/purple-vegetables-grow-your-own DPRiG2pD7jJ4MeTfVVBAv9 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:50 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fruit-and-vegetables-to-grow-in-january dHWsbqjhUfTU3kF9MUfBtn Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:29 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to sow in January — 5 vegetables and flowers to start now for spring harvests and blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-plants-to-sow-in-january PfgeDKo8EXD6DWi27q9eQR Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:41 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:06:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to sow in December – the 6 best vegetables and flowers to start growing this month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-sow-in-december ivtbR8KiVYgqE95jCyTqWB Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:37 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best fruit and vegetables to grow in December – 6 options to plant now for a head start on the growing season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-fruit-and-vegetables-to-grow-in-december QoVoaqZWUrKzudftZvFk8Z Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:05 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best fruit and vegetables to plant in November – 9 options to give you a head start on next year's garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-fruit-and-vegetables-to-sow-in-november 5MDLnJbb4BbjPw35mv7X24 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:28 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best vegetables to sow in October – extend your garden's growing season and enjoy a bumper winter crop ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-vegetables-to-sow-in-october Mig2GFr4peHWHq5HZBfZva Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:25:28 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the veggies supermodel Kate Moss is growing in her garden’s vegetable patch right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/kate-moss-vegetable-patch 4MSgKwystDcAB8k5T75EFA Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ What vegetables grow in winter? Get ready to grow a bumper crop for your Christmas dinner ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-vegetables-grow-in-winter JuGr6oKwheH3dFvaqgBjyE Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:00:09 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 10 best vegetables to sow in August for a bumper autumn crop ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-vegetables-to-sow-in-august uyHZBKT3iVbSMXHqSj4a8Y Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:45:27 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 of the easiest vegetables to grow that are beginner-approved ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/9-of-the-easiest-vegetables-to-grow-that-are-beginner-approved DZpoWduhmsCeVMzSy2s9Un Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:12:48 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 vegetables pretty enough to plant in flower beds for a true edimentals vibe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/edimentals-pretty-vegetables-for-flower-beds j2UN6xKJqCjdseBi4BMCon Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The unexpected spot for planting vegetables that gardening experts are championing ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/front-garden-vegetable-patch-trend wJsLE3e8QaBmz8BNJxkuic Fri, 26 May 2023 06:00:12 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 vegetables that grow in shade - so anyone can try the grow-your-own trend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/vegetables-that-grow-in-shade uhdhqEBoCiqcxUv86BugxM Thu, 25 May 2023 16:00:31 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best vegetables to grow in pots - Experts share the 8 easiest veggies to grow at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-vegetables-to-grow-in-pots YqZtMofjqETeu77E9gMpoa Thu, 04 May 2023 12:30:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:21:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's Marimekko collaboration is inspired by a surprising vegetable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/ikea-x-marimekko-bastua-collection vLRioSzUa7bSyr4WqyPmdi Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:23 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:01 +0000