Toolbox
From UK frost dates to a compost calculator, here are some useful tools for you to use. BOOKMARK this page.
Frost Dates
Knowing your first and last frost dates, will help you plan your gardening year.
UK Frost Date Checker
Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you plan when to sow seeds or plant out your crops.
Enter your UK postcode in the box below and choose the % chance of frost you prefer, and then click the Show Frost Dates button.
Specific timings may vary depending on your local conditions.
Converters
Metres ↔ Feet
Centimetres ↔ Inches
Kilograms ↔ Pounds
Grams ↔ Ounces
Litres ↔ Gallons
Cups ↔ Millilitres
Cups ↔ Fluid Ounces (UK)
Cups ↔ Fluid Ounces (US)
Cups ↔ Tablespoons
Cups ↔ Teaspoons
Cups ↔ Grams
Celcius ↔ Fahrenheit
Compost Calculator
Calculate the amount of compost you need to make or buy to fill up your raised beds.
Raised beds aren’t prison walls for your plants; they’re supposed to be filled up to the top with a good quality growing medium, such as compost.
Enter your bed dimensions, and the amount of compost you need will automatically appear!
When to sow and harvest
Select the month you are interested in, and two lists will automatically appear, one for seeds to sow and the other for crops to harvest.
These are general guidelines for the UK, covering growing outdoors, indoors, and in a polytunnel or greenhouse.
Specific timings may vary depending on your local conditions.