Growing bags are an ideal way to grow tomatoes, aubergines, chillies and cucumber on sunny patios and balconies, as well as in the greenhouse. Our easy care guide will show you what to do.
Blueberries are an easy-to-grow superfood. They make good plants for containers so you can get a reasonable crop whatever the size of your garden. Blueberries, Vaccinium corybosum, taste delicious ...
You’ll seldom go wrong if you grow plants native to your region, and especially if you choose plants that attract pollinators or feed wildlife. We can’t recommend growing the following trees ...
Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...
The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...
why not take a note from nature and grow like a forest? In the wild, plants grow in complimentary layers to maximize space and resources. Using principles of agroforestry and permaculture ...
“So we started making our kits for other people to grow their own.” Today, at their barn in Sussex, they grow a range of speciality mushrooms for trade and hobbyists. They also sell handmade ...