In The Garden

Plums, plums everywhere

If you or someone nearby has a plum tree, you’ll have noticed that this has been a fantastic year for plums. Here’s what you can do with them.

Caring for a herb garden

Starting a herb garden is easy, and it requires very little space, so it’s the perfect way for a beginner gardener to test out her or his green fingers.

What is worm farming for anyway?

Who would have thought that so many people would be keeping a tub of slithering worms at home?

Fighting with your neighbours?

They say that good fences make good neighbours, but it seems like one needs far more than that.

Using a leaf blower and vacuum effectively

Once you’ve invested in a great leaf blower and vacuum, you’ll want to use it to its best advantage.

Choose the garden vacuum you need this autumn

A garden vacuum cleaner can make any gardener’s life a lot easier, so find out about how to invest in the right one for you.

Water wise gardening: are you doing all you can?

Are you doing all you can to stay water wise in your garden?

Want to fill your garden with butterflies? Here’s how

Planting the right flowers and herbs can bring butterflies to your garden and keep them there from spring to winter.

Why gardening is so good for children

It’s easy to get your children gardening – and a recent study shows that you really should make the effort.

Watch your food grow with the Dig In campaign

You don’t need a big garden to grow your own vegetables – just take a small space or a container and get growing.