Growing guides

Alliums belong to the same family as onions, garlic and leeks, as you can tell from the scent when you crush the foliage...

Cultivated in herb gardens for centuries, Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow from seed and it makes a delicious...

Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries are always delicious.

It seems that most people now have at a few chilli pepper plants at home.

Coriander is a must in salads and as a fragrant green addition to Indian, Thai and Chinese curries.

Courgettes are now a common, summer staple in the vegetable garden.

Delicious in salads and sandwiches, the crisp, sweet crunch of a cucumber is one of the joys of summer.

Garlic is the base of so many delicious dishes, and growing garlic at home is now very popular.

Onions (Allium cepa) are an essential ingredient in every cook’s store cupboard.

Orchids are a great addition to any home, with their exotic, delicate but diverse flowers.

Nothing beats home-grown peas for their tenderness and taste.

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