Apple tree
What to plant

Small space apple tricks

Helen McKerral tells you all you need to know to grow apples in small spaces.

Heritage apple
What to plant

Apples: Glossary terms

Thinking of growing apples? This glossary of terms by Penny Woodward will come in handy.

Hyssop
What to plant

Hyssop highlights

Hyssop, says Penny Woodward, attracts bees and butterflies and dispels the ‘nits and itchings of the beard’!

Purple cabbage
What to plant

What to plant in February

It's horrid weather for planting, says Justin Russell, but try to get some winter crop seeds sown into punnets.

Southernwood
What to plant

Southernwood

This important insect-repellent herb has lots of uses says Penny Woodward

Taro
What to plant

What to plant in January

Justin Russell reminds us that the summer solstice has passed and the sun is lowering in the sky.

Sweetcorn
What to plant

What to plant in December

Want to know the secret to an extended summer harvest season? Read on for Justin Russell's December planting suggestions.

Common thyme
What to plant

Drought-tolerant herbs to grow

Dryness intensifies the scent and flavour of these herbs, explains Penny Woodward.

Long-leaf coriander
What to plant

Grow culantro… and no, that is not a typo!

This long-leafed coriander is worth growing in all climates says Penny Woodward.

English lavender 'Edgerton Blue'
What to plant

Smell the lavender

Find the right lavender, says Penny Woodward, to use for its calming and relaxing effects.

Green and black heirloom tomatoes
What to plant

Great times for tomatoes

Penny Woodward introduces some unusual, and delicious, heirlooms to try.

Young cherries
What to plant

Cherry tree thoughts

Penny Woodward discusses four things you need to know for successful cherry production.