vegetables
The latest vegetable news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
vegetables
-
3 things to do with your tomato plants this September – make the most of remaining fruits and encourage new growthThis month's key tasks
By Sophie King
-
4 ways to revive your tomato plants this August – help wilted plants bounce backAnd save your harvests!
By Sophie King
-
Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn gardenWho else is now excited for autumn?
By Kezia Reynolds
-
Gardeners are using this winter garden essential to keep their plants cool in hot weatherIt's a surprise summer staple
By Sophie King
-
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
-
7 vegetables to plant in July for delicious autumn harvestsGrow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer
By Laura Hillier
-
My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing itAre the heatwaves to blame?
By Sophie King
-
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
-
8 jobs to do in the garden in July as temperatures soar for another heatwaveFor a healthy, productive space
By Sophie King
-
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
-
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
-
Gardeners are using electric toothbrushes to encourage their tomato plants to produce more tomatoesIt's smarter than it sounds!
By Sophie King
-
7 vegetables to sow in containers right now for delicious late-summer harvestsThese fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens
By Laura Hillier
-
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
-
5 of the very best mulch for vegetable gardens for successful cropsCompost, leafmould and more
By Kayleigh Dray
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
5 jobs to do in a vegetable garden in February to guarantee a year of strong, healthy cropsYour most productive vegetable garden yet? Right this way...
By Sophie King
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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


