Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Whether you have a large garden, a few raised beds, or containers on a balcony, succession sowing can help you maximise garden yield and keep your crops coming all season long.

Grilled Haloumi Caprese Salad Cook Time 10 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients Haloumi, thickly sliced 3 ripe heirloom tomatoes  1-2 sprigs basil, leaves picked 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar 1-2 tbsp ...

Ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh berries in Summer? Make that dream a reality with our easy grow guide on how to grow berry canes.

Welcome to winter! It may not be the busiest season in the garden but there is still plenty to plant and gardening jobs to do in the cooler months. In this guide, we’ll help you keep your garden al...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet   Cook Time 45 minutes Servings makes 12   Ingredients 12 rashes short cut bacon  10 free range eggs 150g mushrooms, diced 1 tsp thyme, finely diced   1 tbsp butte...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes Servings 6 Ingredients 500g dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight 100ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 onion, fine...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet   Cook Time 45 minutes Servings makes 8   Ingredients 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 medium-large eggplants  1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g be...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet Cook Time 55 minutes Servings makes 12 Ingredients 3 cups almond meal 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 175g butter, melted  2 eggs, lightly beate...

Kids Gardening Activities For Easter! With the Easter school holidays just around the corner why not give the Easter bunny something yummy to munch on! The flora and fauna in the garden are fasc...

If you're short on space or perhaps live in an apartment, you've most likely settled on the idea that you can't have a garden. Well let me introduce you to ‘Container Gardening’ and how you too can...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet   Cook Time 45 minutes plus overnight proofing Servings makes 6   Ingredients For the Preferment (Lievitino) 100g water 5g fresh brewer’s yeast 100g tipo 00 flour ...

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Give the special mother figures in your life the gift that keeps on growing. Check out our Growing Gift Guide for ideas!

Pakora Chaat Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 4   Ingredients 12 pieces of spinach pakora ¾ cup Greek-style yoghurt Mint chutney, to serve  Tamarind chutney, to serve ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp red...

As featured on Everyday Gourmet   Cook Time 45 minutes Servings 6   Ingredients 1 x 375g rolls of good quality butter puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, for egg wash  150g ricotta Pinch nutmeg 4 rashe...

Zucchini seeds are quick and easy-to-grow vegetable seeds, perfect for all vegetable patches. Famed for their large harvests, if you know how to grow squash, then zucchinis (or courgettes as they a...

Grow Fresh, Edible Plants in Your Kitchen with Self-Watering Mason Jars If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own herbs or strawberries but struggled with watering schedules or limited space, we have...

Are you wondering how to start a hydroponic garden? Mr Fothergill’s has plenty of advice to get you started. Take a look at our blog and order your HydroGarden today.

No-dig gardening is a unique style that, to the surprise of no one, consists of gardening without digging. No more planting and sowing vegetable seeds in the ground; instead, you create a bed simil...

There are no more rewarding crops to grow than herb seeds; they make the perfect addition to your kitchen pantry. As more and more people move into cities and apartments without accessible gardens,...

Mulch is an essential part of gardening; not only does it slow down the loss of moisture from the soil, but it is also great for preventing weed growth. To get the best results, we need to select t...

There’s nothing quite as rewarding as growing your own produce in your home garden. Seeing your plants flourish is one thing, but having the opportunity to harvest and cook your own vegetables make...

Weeds are a common complaint among fellow gardeners. Their competitive nature and ability to thrive in all climates can sometimes prove challenging, so knowing the best garden weed control methods ...

Birthdays only come around once a year, so you’re probably keen to make your little one’s big day as memorable and special as possible. Whether you’re celebrating at an indoor soft play or having a...

Herby Roasted Zucchini Dip Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 4   Ingredients 100ml extra virgin olive oil  1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, cut into 6 even rounds ...