Growing your own food is a way of life to many retired people and a new found magical experience to those used to the pre-packed, pre-washed food normally on offer in the shops.

With a growing reluctance to eat chemicals and a growing awareness of food miles it's no wonder that more and more retired people are looking to grow their own food - even if it's just a few herbs or a single tomato plant on a balcony.

The staff at My Retirement Help have over 40 years experience in growing everything from Carrots to Kohl Rabi, Gooseberries to Gherkins and we've included a trug full of advice, information, ideas and articles to help you make the most of your garden and growing your own food. We also have articles on keeping Chickens and Composting your garden waste.

Our Growing Food articles cover subjects like: Planning your garden, Growing with the Seasons, Companion planting, Planting with the Moon, Organic Gardening, Dealing with pests, Choosing Seeds and Plants, Watering, Harvesting, Storage together with ideas on how to use and share your harvest.

Growing Food