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
Find your next seasonal job
Use the monthly calendar to find planting guides throughout the year.
What would you like to grow?
Pots and containers
Make the most of a patio or balcony with guides to containers, compost and crops.
02Herbs
Explore herb growing guides for pots, windowsills and outdoor spaces.
03Vegetables
Plan your vegetable patch or choose what to grow in a few pots.
04Plant care
Get help with watering, pests and common plant problems.
Guides to get you growing
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Herbs for pots
Pick herbs for a windowsill or patio, with advice on planting and care.
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Start a vegetable garden
Follow the basics of planning a growing space, choosing tools and preparing soil.
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Visit our new Reddit community to ask gardening questions, compare growing plans and share what you’re learning.
Tools and growing essentials
Check the guides to containers, compost and basic gardening tools before buying equipment.
Explore tools and equipmentYour next gardening job
Ready to plant a first bed? Follow the vegetable garden plan for choosing a site, preparing soil and selecting a few crops.
Plan a first vegetable bed
