Cabbages are a versatile vegetable belonging to the brassica family, and come in a range of different colours and shapes, and with different leaf textures. They take up a lot of growing space and are ...

Plus a feast of gardens to enjoy!

This fascinating tour explores the county’s most beautiful and varied gardens, with a highlight visit to Alnwick Castle and ...

Buying a lawn mower – it used to be SO simple. If you had a big garden, you'd buy a petrol mower, and if you had a small one, a corded mower. But now cordless mowers, once derided as weak, ...

When it comes to mowing the lawn, cutting hedges or collecting up leaves, we’ve traditionally relied on petrol and corded garden tools to tackle these tasks. However, the development of cordless ...

In a small garden, following a few key principles when planning and planting will help make your garden look bigger and feel less cluttered. Whether you have a tiny garden or a small patio, there are ...

Soil preparation is a crucial step when gardening, well-maintained and aerated soil is necessary for your plants to be as strong and healthy as possible. However, this is often quite a daunting task, ...

Planting, weeding and seed sowing are all enjoyable jobs, but they can be the cause of sore knees and stiff joints, even after short periods. Thankfully, garden kneelers come to the rescue. With a ...

Nothing marks the end of winter like a cheery spring flower. From the first snowdrops and daffodils to classic spring flowers like primroses and hellebores, gardeners use these blooms as a 'spring ...

Turning wet weather into a windfall, water butts are a great way to conserve water while keeping your garden well-maintained and healthy. Coming in a wide range of materials and sizes, a water butt ...

When it comes to pruning season, trimming and shaping trees and shrubs with thick, woody growth can feel like a daunting task. While your secateurs and other essential gardening tools may not be up to ...

Well-stocked bird feeders help to supplement birds’ food when it's in short supply. Throughout the winter months, high-fat foods and water are in short supply but even through the spring and summer, a ...