AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – scrambles up to the sun’ – while roses do well in ...
Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations. Aa ...
Those with rhubarb in their garden are being warned to not harvest in the first season after planting. Most rhubarb varieties can be harvested from late April or May and will continue to flourish ...
Former Royal Gardener Jack Stooks explains that covering the rhubarb crown with a pot can yield a healthier, sweeter plant. 'Putting a pot on top of the crown forces the rhubarb to push into the ...
If you’ve had mixed success with growing fruit and vegetables, it may be simply because your plants don’t like the spot you’ve put them in. It’s something gardeners don’t always give much thought to, ...
On January 4th, BBC's Saturday Kitchen experienced an unexpected moment when Sara Pascoe expressed her lack of enthusiasm for Matt Tebbutt's dish. He served her smoky aubergine with red pepper ...
He also sponsored the collection of exotic plants from abroad ... home to giant elephant rhubarb and American skunk cabbage. Amidst the greenery, visitors will find several streams and mini ...