Grow your own

Over the lockdowns ‘grow your own’ became a hobby for millions of people.  In fact research by Weleda revealed that 26.7 Million Britons grew their own fruit and Veg last year, with 7.4 million trying it for the first time during the pandemic. 

This figure may rise further with the  soaring cost of living and increase in food prices.

But the good news is anyone can try it.  From simple pots with tomatoes or runner beans to hanging baskets with trailing strawberries.  All easy to grow and requiring very little space. 

Last year ITV’s Love Your Garden did four grow your own  specials with Alan Titchmarsh, David Domoney, Katie Rushworth and Frances Tophill. 
 
Frances’s tiny bare courtyard was transformed into a cosy kitchen garden sanctuary full of edible plants.  She used the space so creatively with beans growing up a fig tree, a trailing apple tree against a wall, veg and herbs in planters all proving that big ideas can happen in small spaces. 

She used our Wood Stain and Protect Warm Stone on the walls and Royal Exterior Saffron to revamp an old metal  table and chairs. 

For other ideas take a look at these below;