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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.

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

I believe that creating your own indoor jungle has the power to inspire you whilst enhancing your living space.

Sophisticated and timeless, the romantic rose is an instantly recognisable flower in the garden, and they really do suit...

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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. This time of year brings...

Plants are good for us. They make our homes and gardens look beautiful, they give us a sense of purpose and they can...

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 form the basis of so many fantastic dishes and meals. Whether roasted, mashed or cut into thick, thin, or...

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.