The brimstone is one of the earliest butterflies to emerge from hibernation, and may be seen on mild February days – keep an eye out for your first brimstone of the year when the sun shines and it ...

Giving flowers as a symbol of love on Valentine’s Day is a tradition that's thought to have started in the nineteenth century. Cut flowers, particularly red roses, are still considered the epitome of ...

Proudly manufactured in the UK, the Trimetals Patio Box is the perfect combination of style, durability, and practicality for your garden. This premium metal storage box is designed to securely store ...

There is growing scientific evidence that spending time in woodlands isn’t just a ‘nice thing’ – there are, in fact, real, measurable benefits for both mental and physical health. Deciduous trees ...

Kathy Slack is an award-winning cook, veg grower and writer. Her cookbook, From the Veg Patch (Ebury), was named one of the Top 25 cookbooks in 2021 by Delicious magazine and shortlisted for The Guild ...

Cordon tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, are grown as tall, single-stemmed plants and need regular pruning to maximise fruiting potential and ensure good airflow between plants. Trailing ...

No autumn day is complete without an apple and blackberry crumble to finish it off, especially when the fruit comes from your own garden or your local green space. I have three small apple trees in my ...

A path can make a big difference to your garden, both practically and aesthetically. The type of path you choose, including the material, colour and shape, can have a big impact on the look of your ...

Common names for godetia include satin flower, because of the texture of the petals, and farewell-to-spring, which refers to the early summer flowering period of some varieties. Godetia is a popular ...

Leucothoe (dog hobble) is a shrub that's grown primarily for its glossy foliage. Its oval leaves, which can be one colour or marbled, come in shades of green, red and purple, with some varieties ...

Win an extra large 'Tubby' plant pot from BIGPLANTPOTS suitable for outside or indoors, in a colour of your choice. Renowned for their durable and stylish extra-large planters, the 'Tubby' is a robust ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned professional, planning, tracking and nurturing your fruit and vegetable plants each season is a real skill, but we could all do with a bit of guidance ...