Straw bale gardening is not a new method of growing, but has gone out of fashion over the decades as newer techniques and methods came into vogue.Guest writer, Simon Gibbins, shares advice on its resurgence...

Catch Crops, Cover Crops, or Green Manures are essentially the same and all fundamental in any organic growing set-up. They may not produce food directly but should be included in your crop program. GrowMad investigates.

No summer would be complete without a simple salad and it's an easy item to produce, even with limited space. GrowMad's David shows you an easy, Step-by-step method of growing this summer salad basic, even without a garden...

Plant-based foods are a big topic at the moment and there's a new kid on the block. Microgreens are very much in vogue, but what exactly are they and are they worth the hype? GrowMad's David takes a closer look at these diminutive plants...

Do you consider yourself to be an organic grower? That's great if you do, but just how organic is your fruit and vegetable produce in reality? GrowMad's Claire digs a little deeper to find out how your organic credentials stack up...

Are you frustrated by having your best harvest ever but didn't keep notes of sowing dates or even the variety names? GrowMad's David shows you some fail-proof labelling and record-keeping methods to keep you from losing the plot...

Every grower has heard of the term 'chitting potato seed' but just what does it mean to chit potato seed and Just how essential is the process? GrowMad's David aims to throw some light on this annual ritual in the gardener's calendar...

Parsnips surely are one of winter's stalwart vegetables but are surprisingly not the easiest of veg types to grow. If you would like to master the secrets of producing perfect Parsnips, GrowMad's David reveals 8 of his top tips... 

Seed suppliers are a vital part of the "Grow Your Own" ecosystem. Whether you're starting from seed or buying young plants, it all begins with the suppliers. In this series, we explore UK seed providers, and in this review, we turn our focus to - Kings Seeds.