As the new year approaches, keen gardeners are encouraged to prepare for the seasons ahead by setting up their 2026 calendar. This essential month-by-month guide will highlight key tasks to ensure ...

Plant out pot-grown trees, shrubs and climbers. Prune shrub, bush and climbing roses, Buddleia davidii, dogwoods with coloured winter stems and willows. Mulch the soil with a generous layer of organic ...

Explore heirloom carrot varieties, with tips for planting and their history, from Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver. Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver is the ...

Watermelon is a juicy treat, no matter what time of year. For those who grow the cucurbit crop, there are plenty of watermelon varieties to choose from. But which is the best fit for your farm?