I have probably mentioned John Gerard before, but I can do it again. Gerard (1545-1612) was what we would call an “herbalist, ...

It grows] wilde in pastures, medowes, woods, and marishes neare the sea, and among pot-herbs.” ...

The autumn soil can actually be a great place to plant a number of different vegetables, including onions and shallots, ...

Now is a good time to plant a macadamia tree. You will probably have to plant two varieties to get a crop since the trees are often self-sterile, meaning they need to be pollinated by another variety ...

Scientists have genetically engineered a special 'golden lettuce' that provides significantly higher amounts of vitamin A, a ...

Using biotechnology and light treatments, a research team has successfully increased beta-carotene levels in plant leaves ...

As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The ...

October is a time of garden transition. Summer ends and fall begins. Toward the middle of the month, when the air cools and ...

What should you be feeding your plants? Ruud Kleinpaste runs through the fertiliser types you can use in your garden.

It grows] wilde in pastures, medowes, woods, and marishes neare the sea, and among pot-herbs. - John Gerarde, The Herball, or ...

It’s almost summer! Take the time now to prepare your garden for hot summer days– check that shallow-rooted plants aren’t ...