Garden Galore Pea Straw Mulch

Watermelons are a summer favourite! Vast and sprawling, they are grown the same way as their vege relatives, but the resulting flesh is much sweeter. With their delicious red flesh and glossy green rind, watermelons are a refreshing summer snack.

Get the most from the end of passionfruit season by making these simple, delicious and low sugar passionfruit bliss balls shared by Holly. You can also freeze the passionfruit pulp so you can make more of these tasty treats in the coming months.

More time at home means more time to enjoy in the garden. To help you keep growing this autumn we've put together some handy ways to plant more crops and flowers.

This includes ways to grow plants for free from cuttings, growing from seed, saving seeds and swapping plants with your neighbours!

We know that people can’t go out and buy plants and garden products at present, so we've put together our top five things you can do to keep your garden healthy and ticking over at this time. Including creating your own compost, saving seeds so you have free plants, weeding, mulching and pruning fruit trees.

Over the growing season it's a good idea to care for your existing plants to keep them happy and healthy.  This will ensure they keep rewarding you with fresh homegrown food. 

Follow our handy guide below and learn how to enjoy your crops for longer!

To help with your time at home we've created a set of garden activities to do with the kids! From flower bracelets and nature stamping to magic potions and a garden treasure hunt, we've got an activity for your children to enjoy.

Check our our activity suggestions below and share your own boredom buster ideas in the comments.