Jane Westoby

Eucalyptus can be grown successfully in the UK — but it’s not a chuck-it-in-a-pot plant. Success depends on strong light, free-draining compost, minimal root disturbance, and careful watering in cool conditions. Most failures happen early due to cold, wet soil, not winter cold. Get the foundations right and eucalyptus grows fast, strong, and reliably.

Aubergines need heat, light, and time to thrive in the UK. This Grow Along explains exactly how to get the conditions right, from sowing to harvest.

Chillies are heat-loving plants that need the right conditions to germinate, grow, and ripen well. This Grow Along explains exactly why timing, warmth, and light matter — and how to get it right in the UK.