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Peas in a pod

Easiest fruit and vegetables to try growing

It’s great to use our space to grow tasty and nutritious food to eat. Thrive ambassador David Domoney shares some of the easiest fruit and vegetables to try growing at home.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
Deadheading a pansy

Deadheading flowers

Deadheading is a light physical activity that can improve plant appearance and health. We look at why and how to do it.

Gardening topic:
Plants Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition Mental health
Microgreens in pots

Growing microgreens

Growing microgreens from seed is a good way to enjoy nutritious produce all year around. Follow our step-by-step guide.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Balcony Indoor space No garden
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
A ripe red strawberry ready for picking

Growing Strawberries

A true favourite, strawberries are easy to grow, even in a small space. We share advice on growing and caring for strawberries.

Gardening topic:
Growing food Families Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
A robin singing in the garden

Engaging our sense of hearing in the garden

From rustling leaves to wildlife noises, sound is an important dimension of a sensory garden. We share advice on bringing sound into your garden.

Gardening topic:
Inspiration Wildlife Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition Blind or partially sighted Mental health
Chitting potatoes 13

Chitting potatoes

Chitting or sprouting potatoes is a fun activity to do. It is simply the process of forcing seed potatoes into growth before they are planted out.

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Growing food Large garden Small garden Balcony
Health and wellbeing:
Any health condition
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Peas in a pod Easiest fruit and vegetables to try growing
Deadheading a pansy Deadheading flowers
Microgreens in pots Growing microgreens

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