Modern heirloom tomatoes

Heirloom tomato seeds have many advantages especially as they are non-hybrid plants from which you can collect seeds and regrow plants that generally grow true to type.

Lovely leeks

Leeks are best planted in autumn and winter says Penny Woodward

Garlic ain’t just garlic

Diversity in garlic cultivars will help cope with the effects of climate change, while new research bolsters garlic’s already strong health credentials, writes Penny Woodward.      

Great times for tomatoes

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

The elephant of garlics

It's much too late to plant garlic, explains Penny Woodward, but the perfect time for Elephant garlic.

Which bean is that?

Want to know which heirloom bean is which? We reveal all here!

Corn fights back

The world of heirloom corn is worth investigating so you can grow them in your own backyard.

Shungiku (chop suey greens)

Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.

Tough, rewarding asparagus

Penny Woodward says to look out for asparagus crowns to plant soon.

Subtle, charming chervil

A basket of chervil seeds was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, says Penny Woodward.

Pea shoots and leaves

Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.

Spring to it

Virtually pest free and great companion plants, spring onions are a tasty addition to your patch says Penny Woodward.