digging in

Perfect plant gifts for every occasion: elegant orchids, unkillable palms, fragrant herbs, and more! Explore more now!

Discover how to grow your own tasty berries at home and enjoy a burst of natural flavor in every bite. Jackie French shares her tips & tricks

Learn how to overcome the challenges of indoor gardening, from caring for cacti & ferns to providing the right light & nutrients for plants.

Learn how to grow spinach and its various varieties with these tips and tricks from a vegetable enthusiast. Plus, discover delicious ways to use this nutritious leafy green.

Gifts of plants or flowers are perfect “any time” gifts. Here, our resident gardening expert Jackie French explores the best blooming plants to give as gifts for garden-lovers.

We share how to grow saffron in your garden, the benefits of this wonderful spice and one delicious saffron recipe.

Spring fruit is usually softer than mid- to late-summer fruit, more delicately flavoured but even more welcome.

By carefully selecting apple trees that suit your climate (and tastebuds), you can enjoy homegrown apples every day of the year.

We look at how to grow and cook with five gourmet herbs that are just as indispensable and delicious as the more common staples.

Gardens do best when they’re allowed to recycle, so hold on to your lawn clippings and discover how best to feed your garden.

Companion planting in the vegetable garden can reduce pests and weeds, and help feed your garden.

If herbs both fascinate and tantalise you, here are our tips for planting and cooking with these more exotic varieties.