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Gardening for UK beginners

Grow a little, learn as you go

Find practical guides to growing herbs and vegetables, choosing pots and looking after plants in the UK.

November

Use the monthly calendar to find planting guides throughout the year.

Make the most of a patio or balcony with guides to containers, compost and crops.

Explore herb growing guides for pots, windowsills and outdoor spaces.

Plan your vegetable patch or choose what to grow in a few pots.

Get help with watering, pests and common plant problems.

Compare 15 vegetables for growing in containers.

Pick herbs for a windowsill or patio, with advice on planting and care.

Follow the basics of planning a growing space, choosing tools and preparing soil.

Check the guides to containers, compost and basic gardening tools before buying equipment.

Ready to plant a first bed? Follow the vegetable garden plan for choosing a site, preparing soil and selecting a few crops.