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Becky is a freelance writer, blogger, and podcaster. Her blog, Sow Much More and her podcast The Seed Pod are aimed at making organic gardening more accessible and encourage others to grow their own food.

Becky is an Ecologist and Botanist by training and developed a love of gardening through her love of the natural world. Nowadays she gives talks and writes about gardening, growing food, sustainability, and ecology. She has a particular interest in soil health and growing naturally. Becky runs a large kitchen garden where she grows a lot of her family’s food.

Latest articles by Becky Searle

Best shade plants – 10 shade-loving plants for your garden

Bring shady spots of your garden to life with shade plants and make the most out of every available growing space

Woodland plants – 10 of the best for shady areas in the garden

With these beautiful woodland plants, add color and interest to wooded or shady areas of your garden

By Becky Searle Last updated 28 October 22
When to plant rhubarb – for a delicious crop of crunchy stems

Find out when to plant rhubarb to enjoy the best homegrown harvest of this tasty veg

By Becky Searle Last updated 2 August 22
Zucchini companion plants – what to grow alongside zucchini for a bumper crop

Get your best crop yet by choosing zucchini companion plants that will help your plants grow stronger and healthier

By Becky Searle Last updated 20 July 22

Best pond plants – 10 to grow in a garden water feature

Bring a water feature to life with these best pond plants that will enhance a peaceful setting and encourage wildlife

By Becky Searle Published 26 June 22
Guide to crop rotation – to enjoy the best vegetable harvests

Understand how crop rotation can benefit your vegetable crops as well as the health of your garden soil

By Becky Searle Published 28 May 22
Plants for pollinators – 10 of the best for a blooming garden

Discover the best plants for pollinators to help you create a pollinator friendly garden that is healthy and thriving

By Becky Searle Published 28 May 22

Plants for birds – 10 of the best to attract birds to your garden

Grow some of the best plants for birds in your garden to attract and feed our feathered friends

By Becky Searle Published 22 May 22
How to grow dragon fruit – both indoors and outside

Follow this simple guide on how to grow dragon fruit for a successful crop of this exotic and beautiful fruit

By Becky Searle Published 15 May 22
Kale companion planting – the best plants to grow alongside kale

Follow our guide on kale companion planting to grow healthier, bigger kale plants and deter pests

By Becky Searle Published 24 April 22

How to grow celery – for a bumper homegrown crop

Find out how to grow celery, from seed to harvest, indoors or outdoors, with our complete guide

By Becky Searle Published 10 April 22
Easiest vegetables to grow in shade – 10 best crops to grow in a shady spot

Discover the easiest vegetables to grow in shade to make the most out of every available growing space in your garden

By Becky Searle Published 3 April 22

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Latest articles by Becky Searle

Best shade plants – 10 shade-loving plants for your garden

Woodland plants – 10 of the best for shady areas in the garden

When to plant rhubarb – for a delicious crop of crunchy stems

Zucchini companion plants – what to grow alongside zucchini for a bumper crop

Best pond plants – 10 to grow in a garden water feature

Guide to crop rotation – to enjoy the best vegetable harvests

Plants for pollinators – 10 of the best for a blooming garden

Plants for birds – 10 of the best to attract birds to your garden

How to grow dragon fruit – both indoors and outside

Kale companion planting – the best plants to grow alongside kale

How to grow celery – for a bumper homegrown crop

Easiest vegetables to grow in shade – 10 best crops to grow in a shady spot

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