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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.

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

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

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

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

Did you know that some studies have shown that plants can be beneficial for both physical and mental health?

We’ve put together some of the hottest chillis on the Scoville Scale, along with a few tips for growing chillis at home...

Just where in the world do all the amazing herbs we use come from?

The increase in popularity of Indian, Thai and Mexican food has raised the cult status of chillies.

Thanksgiving dinner, the way the Pilgrims did it compared to today has a great deal of similarities.

Home brewing and creating your own beer has been a pastime for centuries.

Growing garlic at home is now very popular. It’s an easy vegetable to grow – just plant a garlic clove into the soil...

Herbs are one of the best plants to grow when you have a nice bit of sunshine to enjoy.

Sweet basil brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your food and is the perfect partner for all tomato dishes, spaghetti...