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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...

For over 100 years, Chelsea Flower Show has been a place where plants have been exhibited and garden designs have been...

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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The magic of growing your own produce never fades.

June brings us into the heat of summer, where lack of rain poses the biggest threat to crops.

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

Sometimes it can be a bit intimidating trying to find the right compost to buy for your plants.

Ever thought of growing your own avocado plant? This brunch-time staple can produce an adorable little plant from its...

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?

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are tubers that grow and form at the plant’s roots.

Organic and natural methods are very popular with home gardeners who want to decrease their dependence on chemicals in...

By eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables we can bolster our natural defences against, and reduce our risk of...

What a fantastic year it has been so far for growing your own veg. The weather has been conducive for most crops...

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