To add instant colour to your border in late summer, penstemons are the answer. Plant in groups of three or five for impact. Most border penstemons will continue to flower up until the first frosts.
Yucca is a great plant for beginners as it’s easy to grow, tolerant of neglect and can be very long-lived. Unlike many house plants, it can cope with a spot in bright sunshine, so is a good plant for ...
Its glorious lemon-scented leaves are highly versatile and can be used in cooking and baking, or for herbal teas. The Mediterranean plant is native to southern Europe but is now cultivated globally.
Growing sprouts is an easy way to provide home-grown food all year long. Sprouts are essentially immature, miniature plants harvested shortly after germination. A wide range of seeds can be grown for ...
If you’re growing your pumpkins for culinary endeavours, consider the honey-sweet Crown Prince or the Galeux d’Eysines, which is considered the best for pumpkin pie. Find out when to plant pumpkins ...