Sometimes the advice you are given can be a little outdated, or it can be qualified in a certain way. For example, like telling someone that to grow asparagus you need a lot of space and time. In a way it's true - particularly if you're looking to maximise yields - but that doesn't mean that you can't grow it if you possess neither. 

The truth is that with little space (even a medium/large pot will do) and in little time (in a matter of a month if grown from a mature crown) you can get your first home grown spear of asparagus. And just one is totally worth it!

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Try these 10 bullet-proof plants for a little veggie patch confidence.

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Everyone wants to know about pests and the best way to take them out. But rather than preoccupying yourself with warfare, sometimes the best approach is a peaceful one, simply letting them know that your patch is off-limits. In this top five, we show you how to walk the line of conflict and peace in modern pest warfare.

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Now more than ever, we’re trying to find new ways to keep kids busy, engaged and learning while at home. It’s a tough time for parents everywhere, so if you’re looking for an activity to get the kids involved in the veggie patch, now’s the perfect time to encourage their curiosity.

Gardening with kids can teach responsibility, help develop their fine motor skills, encourages healthy eating and engages all their senses. Or, it can just get them away from screens and outside… if only for a few minutes.

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Chilli plants by nature aren't geared up for hiberation, but that's not to say they can't. Surely if a living, breathing creature the size of a bear can sleep in a hole for 6 months and come out the other side alive, so can a plant.

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