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Otter’s useful guide to Garlic

Garlic is a low‑maintenance crop that brings scent and structure to any veg patch. It’s ideal for gardeners who enjoy planting once and harvesting months later with minimal fuss.

Otter’s useful guide to Onions

Onions are a dependable, long‑lasting crop that reward patience with generous yields. They’re perfect for gardeners who enjoy growing staples that store well.

Otter’s useful guide to Carrots

Carrots are a kitchen essential! They’re brilliant raw, roasted or grated into salads. By growing your own you can enjoy tender roots at every stage, from baby carrots to full‑sized beauties.

Otter’s useful guide to Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow, not just for seasoned gardeners but beginners too.

Otter’s useful guide to Radish

Radishes are one of the quickest and easiest crops you can grow. They’re ideal for beginners and for impatient gardeners who love fast results.

Otter’s useful guide to Tomatoes

Nothing tastes quite as sweet as a tomato picked fresh from the vine. Growing tomatoes in pots, hanging baskets, and grow bags is relatively easy — here's how!

Beginner’s Guide to Summer-Flowering Bulbs

Plan ahead to create your dreamy summer garden with our easy-to-follow beginner's guide to Summer-Flowering Bulbs!

Otter’s useful guide to Seed Potatoes

With more and more people becoming interested in growing veg at home, the humble potato is a great choice.

Our guide to growing Agapanthus

As part of our Agapanthus Festival, we have put together this guide to growing Agapanthus to help you get the very best from your plants.

Otter’s useful guide to Spring Onions

Take a look at our easy to follow guide on growing your very own delicious spring onions!

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