Grow your own

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Keeping blooms bursting with life and staying on top of cropping means there’s plenty to keep you busy in the summer.

There is plenty of goodness in gardening, and here are some of the top ways you can benefit from getting into your...

Whether inside or out, if you’re giving growing at home a go, I’ve got the very best practices for plentiful plants.

Butterflies and bees love alliums, and even the dried flowerheads look beautiful in the border.

Are you a skilled botanist or do plants struggle to stick around in your company? We've created this quiz to help those...

Just as spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils brighten up our gardens with cheer to signal the start of a new growing...

One of the joys of indoor gardening is that you can enjoy it all year round. With houseplants bringing visual therapy...

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Nothing beats a summer BBQ and there’s nothing more rewarding than using your own homegrown ingredients. Marinades are a...

Lavender in full flower is one of the most beautiful sights of summer.

At Christmas time, mulled wine is a festive warming drink that gets a lot of attention, but we think mulled cider...

Getting to know your soil and how you can give your plants a head-start will keep your garden looking its best.

You might think that there isn't much to plant now - but there are still several crops you can get started.

September is when we can begin to welcome autumn into the garden.

Also known as the harvest season, autumn brings with it so many wonderful flavours and an overall feeling of warmth.

August is a glorious month to enjoy the ripening fruit and veg that you’ve been growing this year.

Carrots can either be picked as young carrots or left to develop into big ones - this recipe works for both!

July is officially mid-season for growing your own!

Rainbow chard is an easy, rewarding crop to grow, and as an ingredient can be used in a variety of tasty ways.

By introducing fragranced plants to our homes and gardens, we’re inviting the aromas to lift our spirits and make them...