Hello and a very warm welcome to my resources page.
This page features what resources and brands I use and trust, acts as a backbone to direct towards my main projects, and I hope that this becomes a very useful reference point for your growing journey.
Seeds & Varieties
Huw’s go-to variety list
Here is my comprehensive list which covers the staple varieties of crops that give me consistent results year-on-year. If you are a new gardener, or wanting to grow as much food as possible, start here.
Suppliers
Looking for affordable organic seeds? This fantastic company is making that possible for growers.
My favourite seed companies (in no particular order) are as follows:
Real Seeds - Amazing choice of rare and unusual varieties
Kings Seeds - My default choice for my staple crops for the last 10 years
Tamar Organics - Fantastic range of the highest quality organic seeds
Wales Seed Hub - Welsh seed cooperative of excellent growers and varieties
She Grows Veg - The new kid on the block with a stunning heirloom range
Premier Seeds Direct - The home of quality and affordable seeds for gardeners
Baker Creek - US based incredible range, and can ship small quantities to the UK
Alma Proust - Stunning flower varieties to grow in your garden
Compost & Soil Health
Learn
For a simple starting guide one how to have healthy soil in your garden, watch this video.
There is no such thing as too much homemade compost. To get started making your own, watch this video.
For my approach to how I garden to grow as much food as possible and create the healthiest soil possible, I have a free mini-course here.
Compost brands
Melcourt - Incredible quality peat-free compost (my go-to)
Dalefoot - Award winning compost made from sheeps wool and bracken
Rocketgro - Doing some really interesting things, one to watch!
Wormcity - Effective and easy to use worm bins
Tools & Watering
Garden tools
I am a brand ambassador for Gardena, who I have been using for all of my hand tools (and hand watering tools) for the last 4 years. With incredible guarantees ranging from 5-25 years on their different ranges, and high-quality German design and manufacturing, their quality is exactly what I need for an enjoyable growing experience.
The essential tools for any garden include a spade, fork, hand trowel, secateurs, hedge shears, rake, knife and a weeding hoe.
Module Trays
I have developed two module trays in collaboration with Containerwise. The HR10 and HR20. I also highly recommend the 40L, 28H, and CD60. The trays are of incredible quality, and will easily last over 10 years if looked after.
Watering infrastructure
The Future Pump is an incredible solar powered water pump perfect for off-grid setups, or reducing dependency on the grid. The smaller pump is suitable for all home gardens, however if you have a homestead then take a look at the larger pump, which you can also use to charge your phone.
Further Learning
Books
I have authored and co-authored 7 books, including one #1 Sunday Times Bestseller. My writing is where I get to put in the most detail, and is the most convenient way of accessing my knowledge.
Veg in One Bed - Learn the key skills. and enjoy harvests every single month
Grow Food for Free - My comprehensive guide to growing food affordably
The Vegetable Grower’s Handbook - A small kitchen garden bible
The Self-Sufficiency Garden (with Sam Cooper) - Growing and using huge amount of food in a small space
The Permaculture Garden - A nature-inspired approach to growing your own
How To Grow Food - A plot to plate I wrote with Sam Cooper
Edimentals - Learn how to grow beautiful edible plants
Online courses
Composting & Hot Bed Masterclass
In-person courses
I will make note of any upcoming courses here, however as of August 2026 I have not got any dates confirmed.
YouTube channels
I watch very little gardening content, but the following channels provide consistently good growing advice:
David the Good
Liz Zorab
Charles Dowding
Self Sufficient Me
Grow Veg
What other resources/recommendations/areas have I missed that you like me to cover? Please let me know in a comment!
Disclaimer - Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning I will get commission only on successful sales, at no extra cost to you. This really helps me continue my work with delivering as much free growing content as possible, so thank you!