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

Try to avoid wetting the leaves. Plants growing in pots will need watering more frequently; more than once a day in hot, dry weather. Touch the compost to check if it feels dry before watering. High ...

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

Growing lettuce indoors in winter — even year-round — is possible using Peter Burke’s unique technique for growing salad greens indoors. A very simple idea put me on the path toward growing ...

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

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

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

We round up tasks to tick off in your garden this month with our list of 10 October gardening jobs, from planting garlic to ...

The anticipation of cheerful spring bulbs can keep the gardener going through the dull winter months. John Hoyland advises on what to plant for every situation, from gravel to orchards, sun, shade or ...

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

When a neighbor ran out of food for her children's caterpillars, this farmer sprang into action and rustled up some proper ...

Frozen peas are more than acceptable here, too, and my lettuce of choice is gem lettuce, which is robust enough to withstand a little cooking. This is a wonderful, one-pan dish, perfect for a ...