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Carrots (Daucus carota)

Carrots are relatively easy to grow and can be sown regularly throughout the season for an abundance of carrot crops...

The radish is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times...

Carrots are a fantastically versatile food. We all know how delicious they are eaten fresh in salads or as a healthy...

Well you can’t literally grow your own pizza, but you can grow the juicy tomatoes, plump peppers and fresh herbs.

Making your own compost is one of the best things you can do for your soil.

To give your Christmas vegetables a bit of a twist and a sparkle this year, we’ve come up with our 5 favourite quirky...

When Brussels sprouts are grown well and, more importantly, cooked well, they taste delicious. They are certainly a crop...

If you're wondering how maple syrup is made, Love The Garden is here to share the history of syrup.

If you fancy giving ‘grow your own’ a go but don’t think you have the outside space to spare or the know-how to get...

Broccoli has some fantastic health benefits and is good for your eyes, your skin, your bones and your teeth.

Expensive? Sometimes. Mouth-wateringly lovely especially when perfectly tender and served with a bit of butter? Always...

That time of summer where garden lovers all over the country can take a bit of a step back and enjoy the fruits of their...

There’s nothing more magical than eating fresh produce straight from the plant.

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

Even if you only have a small garden or just a patio, you can still easily grow your own tasty fruit and vegetables.

Interest in ‘Homegrown’ continues to rise and growing your own super tasty and healthy fruit and vegetables at home is...

Survival for birds can be challenging at any time of year, but in particular during the cold winter months.

With the cold snaps decimating a lot of plant life, it is important to try and protect your garden flowers during winter...

You don’t need Greenfingers or special equipment to have thriving houseplants.

Introducing houseplants to your décor is a great way of adding a touch of nature.