How to be a thrifty grower

We start the year as we mean to go on with our Thrifty Grower campaign to help you garden in a money-conscious way and make the £££s go further. Here's a taste of what's coming up, with tips and advice so you can get cracking right now

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January Grow & save

With the cost-of-living crisis hitting hard, we show how to save £££s on this year's food shops by growing your own fruit and veg. Discover more with our money-saving feature on page 75

April Thrifty makes

Make the most of the extended Easter weekend with easy DIY projects to save on shop-bought items. We'll focus on reclaimed and recycled materials, with projects based on the time or level of experience you have.

Μαν Savvy shopping

Discover where to shop for bargains and the benefits of bulk buying with friends and family.

June Plants for free

We focus on easy summer propagation to help you create more plants for free, including getting to grips with taking cuttings and how to make your bought plants go further.

February Save and sow

We show how sowing seed can save £££s on new plants. Discover how to swap seed with friends and where to buy good-value, sustainable seed. Plus, how to make your own seed-sowing kit including pallet trays, paper pots and more.

March Kit on a budget