Learn from a top tipster

Here are my notes on the best veg for 2021, says Peter

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening

What to plant for Peony perfection

The florists’ favourite offers high returns for very little in the way of care, and many add interest long after their flowering period. Louise Curley explores the different types

7 mins read

Amateur Gardening

The heat is on…

Toby is keeping a close eye on a feisty horseradish – luckily, he knows how to keep this flavoursome firebrand in check

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Re-use potting compost

Transform your used, dry potting compost into a nutritious feast for new crops and blooms – Bob shows you how

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Tips and tricks for a New Year refresh

Sometimes a few simple updates are all it takes to revitalise the garden – and the good news is that January is an ideal time to make a start, so jump to it, says Hazel Sillver

5 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Keep up with winter tasks

Ruth stays busy and preserves her first lemon crop!

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening

The aphid eaters

Val discovers a lot of hoverfly activity on her kale plants

3 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Keeping houseplants thriving

Keep your home greens in the pink this winter, says Ruth Hayes

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Doing an environmental audit

Taking stock of how ‘green’ your garden is can reveal a great deal, says Tim Rumball

5 mins read

Amateur Gardening

Best pruning for wisteria

Our old Wisteria sinensis took a hammering after a hard winter but has regrown valiantly. We need to do more training and pruning to fill the spaces where mature stems rotted at the base

2 mins read

Amateur Gardening