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Growing Kale

A reflective UK guide to growing kale—covering soil preparation, spacing, pest resilience and harvesting for steady winter crops.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener26th Jun 202611th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:easy leafy vegetables UK, Growing kale in the UK, harvesting kale leaves, how to grow kale, kale growing advice, kale pest control UK, kale planting guide, winter brassicas gardenLeave a comment on Growing Kale

Growing Onions

A reflective, experience-led guide to growing onions, shallots and spring onions successfully in a UK garden, from soil preparation to harvest and storage.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener24th Jun 202611th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:allotment onions, curing onions properly, grow onions, growing onions UK, how to grow shallots, onion sets planting, spring onions from seed, vegetable gardening KentLeave a comment on Growing Onions

Growing Carrots

A reflective UK guide to growing carrots and preventing forked or wonky roots—focused on soil structure, watering and preparation.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener23rd Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:carrot cultivation advice, carrot growing guide, carrot soil preparation, carrot thinning tips, growing carrots UK, how to avoid forked carrots, straight carrots garden, why carrots grow wonkyLeave a comment on Growing Carrots

Growing Tomatoes

A reflective UK guide to growing tomatoes, exploring soil, feeding, pruning and the wide range of varieties from cherry to heritage types.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener22nd Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:cherry tomato plants UK, greenhouse tomatoes UK, growing tomatoes UK, heirloom tomatoes garden, how to grow tomatoes, tomato growing tips, tomato pruning advice, tomato varieties guide3 Comments on Growing Tomatoes

Growing Chard

A reflective UK guide to growing chard successfully, exploring varieties, soil, spacing, harvesting rhythm and why this enduring leaf deserves its place in the garden.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:chard spacing advice, colourful chard stems, grow chard, growing chard UK, hardy leafy greens, perpetual spinach growing, Swiss chard varieties, vegetable garden KentLeave a comment on Growing Chard

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