Alan Titchmarsh shared important advice for busy gardeners. He says now is a good time to grow vegetables.

Many gardeners grow in the ground or have an allotment. Alan says you can grow in pots if you have a small space.

Alan grows lettuce, beans, and radishes in pots. He says busy gardeners need the right pot.

Alan said you don't need a big space to grow vegetables. You can grow on your doorstep or patio.

You need a large pot because small ones dry out. If you're away, your plant will be desiccated.

Alan says you can grow vegetables in small gardens.

Alan uses peat-free compost and makes sure his pot has drainage holes.

Alan says it's cheaper to grow from seeds. He planted radishes and spring onions.

Alan makes a small furrow in the soil and sprinkles seeds. He spaces them half an inch apart.

He pulls the compost across and moistens the soil. This makes it easier to plant.

Alan says you can grow vegetables in bags.

Alan waters his seeds and says it's easy to do. You'll feel proud when you pick your first crop.

Alan said grow bags are a good way to grow vegetables. He wrote about it in the Express in 2015.

He suggests giving vegetables water and food. Grow bags can be reused after harvesting.

Alan says you can reuse grow bags in 8-10 weeks. Pull out the old plants and plant new ones.