Growing Guides

Growing produce at home is becoming increasingly popular and although the great British weather isn’t great for sunbathing, it provides a good climate for growing fruit and vegetables and it even takes care of a lot of the watering for you too!

Online Soil started life as a family run farm where growing crops such as potatoes was a main part of the farming practice. We have now expanded and diversified into supplying top quality soil and compost nationwide but we still like to stick to our roots! In this section we have compiled growing guides for some of our favourite fruits and vegetables to inspire you to start growing produce in your very own garden.
Our growing guides are there for beginners and gardening veterans that know their stuff, but would like a helping in hand in other areas. The growing guides range from (LINK)How To Grow Everyday Veg to (LINK)Growing Cocktail Herbs. Once you start, we’re sure you will get the growing bug and will be the envy of your friends, family and neighbours.

We hope that our handy tips and guides will help to inspire you and get you off to a good start. If you think your existing soil may need a bit of a helping hand, visit our products page to make sure your fruit and vegetables have all the nutrients they need to get off to a strong and healthy start. All that’s left to do then is to get growing!

  • Cocktail HerbsHow to Grow Cocktail HerbsImpress your friends this summer by learning how to grow your own cocktail herbs. Your party will be mint.Continue reading
  • How To Grow BerriesHow to Grow Berries at HomeHave a go at growing your own berries at home. It's easy to do, will fill you with vitamin C and save you money.Continue reading
  • Grow Easy FlowersEasy To Grow FlowersExactly what it says on the tin (sort of). Easy to grow, beautiful flowers in the comfort of your own home.Continue reading
  • Growing Garlic In ContainersHow to Grow GarlicIt can wreak havoc on your breath and repel vampires, but who cares when it tastes so good! Grow garlic at home.Continue reading
  • Growing New PotatoesGrowing New PotatoesLearn to grow the good old spud right at home. We recommend the Ulster Prince; it's the daddy of new potatoes.Continue reading
  • Growing PumpkinsGrowing Pumpkins at HomeGet ready for Halloween with a bit of DIY growing. It couldn't be easier and the kids will love it.Continue reading
  • Growing RhubarbGrowing RhubarbIf nothing else, the great, wet, British weather is good for growing Rhubarb. Get the custard at the ready!Continue reading
  • Growing Your Own Salad GardenHow to Grow a Salad GardenEating healthily can seem expensive at times. Why not grow your own, save some pennies & feel better all in one.Continue reading
  • Growing Sweet PotatoesGrowing Sweet PotatoesSlightly more health conscious? Learn to grow sweet potatoes. They're full of vitamins A & C and delicious!Continue reading
  • Growing Vegetables In ContainersGrowing Vegetables at HomeGrow essential vegetables in the comfort of your own home. Easy, practical and can save you money.Continue reading
  • Growing AsparagusGrowing AsparagusLearn to grow the latest trendy vegetable. Nutritious, tasty and pretty easy to grow. Why not give it a go?Continue reading
  • Growing Fruit TreesGrowing Fruit TreesFruit trees look nice throughout the year and you're left with fresh fruit straight from your very own garden.Continue reading
  • Grow Your Own Christmas DinnerGrow Your Own Christmas Dinner!What if you could have a Christmas dinner full of home grown delicious vegetables? We show you how!Continue reading
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