BBC Gardeners' World

How to be a thrifty grower

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

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,

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