Our favourite winter crops
Our writers love growing all sorts of fresh veg in their gardens but we discovered that they do have favourite plants. Here are the top winter picks from three of our long-term contributors.
Where do pests go in winter?
Some pests can handle the cold, others can't. Regardless, nature has equipped them with a way to deal with the chill.
Top tip for growing asparagus
Growing asparagus may take some time, but the reward is worth it! This tip will help you get started.
Earwigs and woolly aphids
Here's how to naturally control two pesky pests that have the potential to do permanent damage to your garden.
Grow: Everlasting daisies
One of the most vibrant and reliable of the everlasting daisies ‘Diamond Head’ does well in pots or in the ground.
Citrus growing tips for small spaces
Whether you choose a dwarf variety or one of the citrus listed here, you'll be able to start your fruit tree collection or add to the trees you already have.
Add to your patch: turmeric
Turmeric is easy to grow, and with its varied uses its worth adding to your vegie patch. The best bit? It can be grown root with one or two buds.
Grow pears this winter
Pears taste delicious and their trees are very adaptable, thriving in a wide climatic range. Here's how to grow your own.
Taste the organic strawberry difference
A tasty strawberry harvest can be yours with the tips featured in our story explaining the best preparation for your crop and our expert growing advice.
Grow: celtuce
Celtuce looks like cos lettuce on a long stem – add it to your garden for a tasty addition to your menu.
Grow more peas, please
Peas need a fair amount of sunlight for a good harvest, and following these ideas for growing up can give them what they need.
Saving seeds: pumpkins
Pumpkin seeds are not just a tasty snack, if you store them properly you will have a supply of seeds to plant for up to four years.