The Field Notes

For people who like knowing how food grows.

Practical growing ideas, farm-side curiosity and the occasional deep dive—written for interested humans, not agricultural textbooks.

Raised beds in a British garden growing runner beans, courgettes, salad leaves, radishes and strawberries.

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Easy fruit and veg to grow in the UK (even if you are new to it)

A friendly first growing list for UK gardens, allotments, balconies and optimistic windowsills.

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