Warmer weather means there are lots of vegetables to plant in April – and many can be sown directly outdoors, reducing time and effort. So, if you love the idea of growing your own delicious harvests this year, now's the time to dust off your trowel.
Growing fresh produce from seed (or from seed potatoes, if you're growing spuds) is super budget-friendly and, with a few tips and tricks, is well-suited to vegetable gardening for beginners. It also opens up a huge range of varieties to choose from, many of which can be tricky to find in the supermarket – think purple beans, blue-grey pumpkins, or golden beetroot.
