We are a nation of gardeners – even more so since the pandemic. According to a mental health charity over 7 million of us have taken up gardening in recent years.

So, we asked our resident RHS trained gardener Rachel to round up all things gardening, on a Magpie budget.

Want to encourage sustainability, make some cash, and maybe even get to know a few like-minded new people in the process? Rent your garden as allotments!

If you have a big garden and no time (or interest) to keep it going, making some extra cash renting it out to one of the many people who want an allotment and can’t create their own is a great idea. Here’s how to do it.

Anyone with green fingers wants to know how to save money gardening. The more time you spend there – and particularly in the garden centre – the more it seems to cost!

That's why we came up with a list of 14 great ways to save money by gardening.

Why spend money when you can source delicious ingredients from your garden or the nearby countryside – check out Sarah Lockett's recipes from the garden.

From apple pie to rosehip and hawthorn jelly, there's bound to be a recipe that tickles your tastebuds.

Lend and Tend is a voluntary run project which aims to connect like-minded people who want to share gardens. It’s a scheme for people without gardens and also for people who want to share their own garden.  

Registering your interest to share a garden is voluntary and doesn’t cost a fee (it’s voluntary donation-based) but it may take time for a Lender or Tender to become available in your area. 

No matter how small your garden may be, you can earn a sweet mint this summer with some of our clever outdoor money-making ideas. From using the soil for growing saleable produce to renting your garden for private functions, there are loads of ways to earn pretty pounds from those lovely petals.

Here are a few tops tips on how to make money from your garden.

If the desire to start a garden has been planted in your heart, then this essential guide is a wonderful companion to accompany you on your new adventure!

If you're not sure of the first steps to take, this handbook takes the anxiety out of plotting and planting and equips you with all the know-how and confidence you need to get digging into your garden.

Creating a garden that you can enjoy and keep looking beautiful all year round is easier than you think!With the expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, you'll find simple step-by-step instructions, with clear images to help you create your dream garden, no matter the size and scale.