This is one of the most rewarding and cost effective ways to grow your own. Most seeds simply require warmth, light and moisture to germinate. Using a propagator will protect them from frost and assist the growing process. Also to guarantee best results use soil improvers such as vermiculite and perlite to help with aeration and drainage. Once germinated help tender young plants to make the transition outdoors by moving to a cold frame until all threat of frost has passed.

Whether it’s perfect potatoes or crunchy carrots growing your own veg is easy. With the right tools and good quality plants you’ll soon be enjoying delicious home grown produce. Dobbies has a selection of over 40 varieties of vegetable plants and all the growing essentials and tools you will need to nurture them. A quality plant food and root builder will help to ensure healthy plants and investing in a cloche will protect your crops against harsh weather, pests and animals.

Most fruits grow on trees or bushes which makes them an easy addition to any garden and some varieties will also grow well in containers. At Dobbies you’ll find over 45 different varieties of fruit trees and over 35 types of fruit bushes for all seasons. Fruit crops generally require very little attention so you don’t need to have hours to spare. Simply protect your crops from hungry birds and other pests and ensure you feed and water them regularly.

Don’t let the size of your garden put you off, there are many ways to maximise your growing space. Seed potatoes can be grown in barrels or potato sacks, lettuce and tomatoes work well in hanging baskets, containers or grow bags and herbs can thrive in pots on window sills. Raised beds are a really great space saving solution and will enable you to grow a tasty collection of herbs, fruit and vegetables on your porch or patio.