Exotic garden plants from seed
I’m currently digging over much of the lawn in my new south-facing, raised front garden in South Devon, to make way for a tropical display. As always, I’m growing the bulk…
A Beginner’s Guide to How to Grow Herbs Indoors
What are herbs? Herbs, also known as culinary herbs, are aromatic plants that are typically used for their flavour, fragrance, and medicinal properties. They can be used fresh, dried, or…
42 Colourful flowers for your garden
In my mind, there is only one remedy for the stresses and uncertainties of these times – a good old fashion overdose of colour in your summer garden. Warning: Badly thought…
Growing Sunflowers – Full Guide For the Tallest Blooms
One of the most well-known and adored plants in the world, sunflowers are distinguished by their towering size and cheery yellow blooms. You might be wondering how to begin cultivating…
Embracing the Artificial Intelligence Green Revolution
Why does AI matter in this verdant domain? Picture a world where data dances with genomes, phenotypes, and environmental variables in an intricate waltz of insight. AI orchestrates this symphony,…
How plants become bushy, or not
For many plants, more branches means more fruit. But what causes a plant to grow branches? New research from the University of California, Davis shows how plants break down the…
‘Incredible’ garden hack can help you grow your own veg this summer
Gardening enthusiasts who fantasise about nurturing their own garden full of lush fruits and veggies have cause to celebrate, as a gardening guru has revealed an essential trick for achieving…
Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of gerbera daisies from China in Primorsky Krai
On July 1, the Primorsky directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor prevented the import of nearly 75,000 gerbera daisies from China due to the detection of a quarantine pest for the Eurasian Economic…
Expert advises on the best time to water your lawn when it is sunny
With the mercury tipped to soar above 30C, those with green fingers around the UK are all set to rescue their scorched gardens from the imminent heatwave. While it might…
Every rose has its thorns … or does it?
According to Greek mythology, red roses first appeared when Aphrodite pricked her foot on a thorn, spilling blood on a white rose. Since then, roses' thorns have captured the imaginations…