August planting & harvesting guide
August - the harvesting season in celebration This is a glorious month to enjoy the ripening fruit and veg that you've been growing this year - as well as a good time to start thinking about what you...
Herbs and spices
Herbs and spices
Herbs and spices can really liven up a meal. If you'd like to grow your own, our guide will take you through which plants would thrive in your garden along with how to care for them.
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Bring the fragrance indoors with David Domoney
Fragrance has the power to unlock memories and transport us back in time. By introducing fragranced plants to our homes...
Plants with benefits
Plants are good for us. They make our homes and gardens look beautiful, they give us a sense of purpose and they can...
Hotter than the sun chillies
We’ve put together some of the hottest chillis on the Scoville Scale, along with a few tips for growing chillis at home...
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The herb and spice World map
Just where in the world do all the amazing herbs we use come from? Have a look below and find out where your favourite...
Chilli peppers (Capsicum annuum)
It seems that most people now have at least 1 or 2 chilli pepper plants at home - it has become incredibly trendy! The...
Thanksgiving dinner: the way the pilgrims did it
Thanksgiving dinner, the way the Pilgrims did it compared to today has a great deal of similarities. Thanksgiving is one...
Homebrew recipes
Homebrewing isn’t exactly a new concept or fad that has just materialised. Of course, home brewing and creating your own...
How to grow basil
Basil is an aromatic plant which is part of the mint family that can be grown all year round. A plant native to tropical...
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Growing garlic at home is now very popular. It’s an easy vegetable to grow – just plant a garlic clove into the soil...