Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.

Get started on a delicious and fulfilling adventure as we delve into the art of growing organic vegetables from seeds. Follow these tips to get started today!

Seed embedded paper is so easy to make, so why not add a little something extra to your gifts and save paper from landfill in the process. Here's how you make them...

Heirloom seeds are great additions to any garden, connecting you to the past whilst preserving time-honored varieties that thrive in your garden today. We uncover everything you need to know about ...

There’s something so magical about raising your own seeds from scratch and watching plants grow and develop from seed. Give your seeds the best start in life by using Jiffy pellets or pots. Here ar...

  Shoots, Roots, Fruits = NPK. Say it out loud... and repeat. This is your gardening mantra to understand what helps plants grow. If you have ever grown huge tomato vines with very few fruit or pla...

Green manures are a vital part of soil management and integral for successful vegetable gardens. Learn how to use green manure crops in your veggie garden.

SOIL pH The pH of soil is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. Many plants require a particular pH to thrive. An average soil pH is between 5.5 and 7.0 but some plants prefer a soil environment ...

With their large blooms and bright, happy colour, nothing screams Summer like Sunflowers! Learn how easy these stunners are to grow with our growing guide.

Ever wondered when you should prune your garden? We answer this and more with our Ten Rules of Pruning!

Holidays are great but sometimes it is hard to peel yourself away from the garden, knowing it will be left to fend for itself while you're away. Here are some tips to ensure your garden survives wh...

Keeping your plants quenched and happy in hot dry conditions can feel like a non-stop battle. Don’t be a slave to the watering can; here are our tips to help you deal with drought conditions in you...

Beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies play an essential role in our gardens. Find out how we can encourage them to visit our gardens, and protect them so they continue their important wor...

Tomatoes are the most popular choice of home grown produce and with many varieties available there is always something new to try for gardeners of all experience levels.

Sprouting is possibly the easiest way to grow your own fresh produce. It also provides fast results, with crops ready to harvest in as little as four days. To help you make the most of your Kitchen...

The Mr Fothergill's Oyster Mushroom Kit is easy to use and you're guaranteed to grow tasty, gourmet mushrooms right out of the box.

Sweet peas are an easy-to-grow annual flower that makes a colourful addition to your garden during cooler months. From seed packet to soil, we've put together some handy information to teach you ho...

Mr Fothergills White Button Mushroom Kits are organically grown and contain everything you need to grow fresh and tasty mushrooms

There are lots of veggies that are easy to grow but here is our pick of the top 10 easy edibles. Even if this is your first attempt at growing veggies or if you have tried with mixed success, get o...

Learn how to grow Pumpkin, Squash and Zucchini with our helpful growing guide

When you grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers from seed you know exactly what has gone into them. As the old saying goes – you are what you eat!

Companion planting has many benefits from enhancing plant growth and protection from pests to increasing flavour. Learn what plants complement eachother in our comprehensive guide.

Growing and maintaining healthy indoor plants can sometimes appear difficult to newbie gardeners. So here at Mr Fothergill's we've put together our top 7 tips to help you grow your own garden of Ed...

Every gardener needs good quality gardening tools, although the amount and type of tools will vary depending on your garden space. Here's our list of the essentials