As spring reaches its peak and summer begins, May is one of the busiest and most rewarding months. The soil is warming, plan…

In 2026, being a totally plastic-free gardener is not only possible — it’s easier than ever.  A decade ago, avoiding plastic…

It is time to get into the greenhouse and start to first clean up and then plan for the summer ahead. Growing under glass ca…

Comfrey is a versatile, valuable plant that excels as a soil improver and natural fertiliser. Easy to grow, its many uses ma…

Gardens throughout the west country face a wet start to the new growing season – victims of weeks of wet weather which…

King of the edible ornamentals, Swiss chard offers gardeners beauty, form and colour. Chard is one of the few edible plants …

With the advent of a host of miniature rootstocks that now covers most types of fruit tree it has never been easier to culti…

Chris Young finds his collection of garden gnomes in the front garden of his north Devon home rewarding, nostalgic and creat…

One genus of plants has existed virtually unchanged on earth since long before the dinosaurs. For gardeners seeking somethin…

Growing sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) in autumn offers gardeners lots of good news that can lead to stronger plants, earlie…