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Making for a beautifully vibrant addition to many dishes, there are many varieties of flowers with edible petals. As well as adding a range of subtle flavours, their ability to make many dishes loo...

While there are many plants that can resist the cold, the tender plants in your growing space will need protection during winter. Snow, frost and rain can all have significant effects on plants, an...

Rhubarb will grow in almost any soil, provided it doesn’t become waterlogged in winter, but best results will be obtained on fertile soils, so dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter, like farm...

The English word cabbage is believed to derive from the French “caboche,” a colloquial term for “head”. The wild cabbage, Brassica oleracea, was a native of western coastal Europe.

To add some heat and colour to your dishes, growing your own chilli seeds allows you to taste varieties that aren’t found in supermarkets. As well as adding some spice to your cooking, chilli plan...

Take a look at our guide on how to grow garlic today to get started on producing your very own bulbs this season! 

Runner beans are relatively simple vegetable seeds to grow, making them an ideal addition to many gardens. For example, dwarf varieties, such as Hestia, don't require support, making them perfect f...

While you’re enjoying the fruits of your harvest in the summer, you may find it a little odd to think about growing more produce. Though you may have initially thought to wait to continue growing i...

Birds are a lovely addition to any garden and can make your space really come to life. As well as looking great in your space, they also have many practical uses as they can even help with pest con...

It’s a misconception that you have to have a large space to grow vegetables in. There are many ways you can grow vegetable seeds and vegetable plants with a smaller space, allowing you to produce f...

The great British stand-by, potatoes are hugely versatile and are a staple ingredient of many meals in one form or another - boiled, mashed, chipped, roasted or baked. Freshly dug and lightly boile...

Whether you’ve just planted your latest crop and have a few sets left over, or you’re thinking of buying more than you need while a great offer lasts, you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t have ...

A garden diary is well worth keeping and will be of great use at this time of year. Note down all the successes and any failures, things to repeat and those to do differently. Not only is it fascin...

Buying for someone who already seems to have everything they need can be tricky, but hobbies are often a great place to start. If you have a green-fingered loved one, consider getting them a gift r...

Looking for ways to maximise the fulfilment of your plants’ needs while also cutting down on your water usage? There are two ways you can go about this. Firstly, you can increase the amount of wate...