Growing your own food in the UK isn’t always straightforward. Our weather is unpredictable, space can be limited, and what works elsewhere doesn’t always suit our climate.
At HomeGrower, we focus on practical methods that actually work here — from reliable indoor systems and productive outdoor plots to simple ways of preserving what you grow.
We’re building the resource we wish we’d had when we started, with clear guides designed to help you build a setup that works — and keeps working.
Indoor Growing
Grow herbs, salad greens, and vegetables indoors — even in low-light UK homes.
Our guides cover practical indoor systems, from hydroponics and container growing in small spaces to choosing the right grow lights and building reliable setups.
Everything is focused on methods that suit UK conditions, helping you produce fresh food indoors throughout the year.
Complete Guide to Indoor Growing in the UK – An overview of systems, methods, and setup fundamentals.
Grow Lights UK
Choosing the right LED grow light is one of the most important decisions in indoor growing. Our UK-focused guides cut through marketing claims and focus on coverage, efficiency, and real-world performance — helping you invest confidently in equipment that actually delivers.
Best Grow Lights UK – Our top-rated options for reliable indoor growing across different spaces and budgets.
Grow Light Running Cost Calculator UK – Estimate real electricity costs before you buy and plan your setup properly.
Grow Tents
Build a controlled indoor growing environment using the right grow tent, ventilation, and extraction setup. Our guides explain sizing, airflow, temperature control, and how to create a balanced system that supports consistent plant growth.
HomeGrower Guide to Grow Tents – An overview of sizing, components, and how complete tent systems work.
Best UK Grow Tent Setups – Practical configurations for different spaces and growing goals.
Grow productive outdoor crops suited to the UK climate, from seed starting and soil preparation to practical watering systems. Our guides focus on reliable methods that help you manage space, improve soil health, and support steady growth throughout the season.
Start here:
HomeGrower Guide to Outdoor Growing – A practical overview of planning and maintaining a productive garden.
How to Grow Plants from Seed – Step-by-step guidance for starting strong from the beginning.
Greenhouses & Polytunnels
Extend your growing season and protect crops from unpredictable UK weather with the right greenhouse or polytunnel setup. Our guides cover choosing the right structure, comparing designs, and managing ventilation, heating, and frost protection for consistent results.
HomeGrower Guide to Greenhouses & Polytunnels – An overview of structures, materials, and seasonal use in UK gardens.
The Best 8×6 Greenhouses – Our practical picks for one of the most popular UK sizes.
Garden Sheds
Plan and build practical garden storage or workspace with the right shed setup. Our guides cover planning permission, preparing a solid base, and choosing materials that suit UK weather and long-term use.
HomeGrower Guide to Garden Sheds – An overview of types, placement, and key considerations.
How to Prepare a Shed Base – Step-by-step guidance for building a stable foundation.
Garden Tools & Equipment
Choose practical tools that suit UK gardens, from essential hand tools to modern cordless systems. Our guides help you understand what you actually need, how battery platforms compare, and how to build a reliable setup before investing in powered equipment.
Start here:
HomeGrower Guide to Garden Tools – A practical overview of essential tools and when to upgrade.
Power Share Battery Systems Compared – Understand compatibility before committing to a cordless platform.
Food Preservation
Grow it, store it, use it.
Our guides cover practical ways to preserve homegrown produce — from traditional storage methods to simple fermentation skills — helping you make better use of your harvest throughout the year.
Start here:
HomeGrower Guide to Food Preservation – An overview of traditional and practical preservation methods for UK homes.
How to Store Apples in a Shed – A low-tech method for long-term seasonal storage.
Self-Sufficiency & Home Power
Support your growing setup with reliable backup power and energy systems. Our guides cover home solar generators, combining solar with wind, and choosing practical solutions that keep essential equipment running during outages.
Start here:
HomeGrower Guide to Home Solar Generators – Understand how portable solar systems work and when they make sense.
Best Solar Generators UK – Reliable backup options for keeping grow lights, pumps, and essentials running.
Ready to Get Started?
Start with Indoor Growing to establish a solid foundation. Then expand into lighting, greenhouses, tools, and preservation — creating a practical system that works through every season in the UK.
Start with easy-to-grow plants such as leafy greens (lettuce, kale, spinach), cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets), legumes (peas, chickpeas, lentils) and herbs (basil, rosemary, parsley).
Most indoor plants need bright, indirect light. Place them near a window or use grow lights if natural light is limited.
Overwatering is a common mistake. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Check the soil moisture with your finger.
Use a well-draining potting mix specifically formulated for indoor plants. Avoid using garden soil, as it can compact and retain too much moisture.
Feed your plants with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Reduce or stop fertilizing in the fall and winter.
As your plants grow, they may need to be repotted into larger containers. Repot when the roots start to circle the bottom of the pot.
