Gardeners' World presenter Frances Tophill says that even the most novice of gardeners can deter pests like pigeons, rabbits ...

If you're looking for ways to sow and grow better carrots in your garden, a plank of wood may be the secret. Expert Tiffany ...

Gardeners' World's Frances Tophill has some handy hints for gardeners who are worried that their vegetable patch will be ...

Deciding what, where, and how to grow crops can be key to success and top harvests, which includes whether to direct sow or ...

Gardeners' World expert Frances Tophill has a simple tip for amateur gardeners who are plagued by pigeons and slugs in their ...

How to Sow : Carrots grow best in full sun and light, well-drained soil. They should be sown directly outdoors, as moving and replanting can disturb the roots and lead the carrots to become forked ...

If your soil is not ideally suitable for carrots or parsnips, you can prepare a large container for sowing instead. When digging over your soil, do not add manure as this makes the soil too rich ...

Slowly the spring soil begins to warm and plant roots begin to grow again. This is the best time to add fertilizers.

The time needed for baby carrots to reach the perfect size depends on the variety, but in general it's between 6-8 weeks. Sow in May for crops that will stay in the ground into winter. Earlier crops ...