Growing beetroot at home: expert tips
Beetroot is a popular and easy root vegetable to grow that comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours. They are healthy, tasty and can..
Growing tomatoes in pots
Tomatoes are incredibly popular and enjoyable to grow and there is a wealth of choices available when it comes to colour, size and shape. It is..
Planting peas: when, where & how?
Fresh homegrown peas picked straight from the plant are a real delicacy and one of the most rewarding treats in the garden. Learn how to sow,..
Growing lamb’s lettuce: sowing, location & care
Lamb’s lettuce is a fantastic crop that can be used in salads all winter long. Discover this leafy green, including how easy it is to grow..
Parsley root: how to grow Hamburg parsley at home
Parsley root is a unique crop that offers a double reward to those bold enough to try growing it. It has edible parsley-flavoured leaves as well..
The best peppermint varieties to grow at home
Peppermint comes in many varieties with a wide range of flavours, scents and colours. Be it for cooking, making teas or adding flavour and colour to..
Peach leaf curl: identification, treatment & prevention
Peach leaf curl is a common springtime sight on peach or nectarine trees with young leaves distorting and changing colour. Learn how to spot peach leaf..
Wild garlic: profile, origin & propagation
The small white flowers and pungent leaves of wild garlic are highly recognisable and can be seen in swathes in UK woodlands. Discover how to correctly..
Wild garlic identification: where does it grow & how to forage safely
Foraging for wild garlic means you can enjoy using this delicious and versatile woodland plant in your home kitchen. However, it comes with risks as there..
Quince: fruits, planting & diseases
The quince is a fascinating tree that offers a lot of potential to both the garden and the kitchen. Quinces (Cydonia oblonga) are ancient trees that..
