vegetables
The latest vegetable news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
vegetables
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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – it keeps slugs at bay, tooIt's become a gardening staple
By Sophie King
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7 vegetables to plant in July for delicious autumn harvestsGrow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer
By Laura Hillier
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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing itAre the heatwaves to blame?
By Sophie King
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What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heatThe 5 plants on my list
By Sophie King
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8 jobs to do in the garden in July as temperatures soar for another heatwaveFor a healthy, productive space
By Sophie King
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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper cropExtra toms? Yes, please!
By Sophie King
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This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UKWho knew?
By Sophie King
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9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastesThey'll add colour, scent and flavour
By Kayleigh Dray
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Gardeners are using electric toothbrushes to encourage their tomato plants to produce more tomatoesIt's smarter than it sounds!
By Sophie King
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Grow these 7 vegetables at home to save money on your shopping bill – they taste even more delicious home-grownBeginner-friendly picks
By Sophie King
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5 of the very best mulch for vegetable gardens for successful cropsCompost, leafmould and more
By Kayleigh Dray
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These are the two best ways to tell if your sweetcorn is ready to be harvested for delicious, juicy cobsTime it right for the best harvests
By Sophie King
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This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms everLook for these ingredients
By Sophie King
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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treatHow to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient
By Holly Reaney
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4 things I wish I knew before I started a raised vegetable bed for the first time as a now-seasoned gardenerCompanion planting, pest control and more
By Sophie King
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The 7 vegetables you can grow vertically to maximise growing space in a small gardenLearn which vegetables you can grow skyward to max-out your garden space
By Natalie Osborn
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This is my favourite squash to grow in a small garden — it's fun, easy to grow and will bag you loads of harvestsEver heard of this one?
By Sophie King
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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardeningSow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests
By Sophie King
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9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing seasonGet started now for tasty 2025 harvests...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to sow in January – 5 vegetables and flowers to start now for spring harvests and bloomsCrack open that seed tin and get started!
By Sophie King
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Best fruit and vegetables to grow in December – 6 options to plant now for a head start on the growing seasonHere are our top picks...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to sow in December – the plants to start growing now in your garden and greenhouseWhat to sow in your garden in December to get a head start on the growing season
By Sara Hesikova
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Best fruit and vegetables to plant in November – 9 options to give you a head start on next year's gardenGrowing your 5-a-day starts now...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The best vegetables to sow in October – extend your garden's growing season and enjoy a bumper winter cropDelicious winter and early spring pickings await!
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to deal with earwigs in your vegetable garden (before they eat everything)Every bit as unwelcome as slugs and snails, here's how to banish earwigs from your vegetable garden for good
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 vegetables you can easily grow on a windowsill - how to create an indoor kitchen garden, no outdoor space neededNo garden? No problem – you can grow stunning displays on your windowsills
By Laura Hillier
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What to plant in August – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables to add to your garden this monthMake the most of your garden before autumn arrives
By Sophie King


