Courgette plant growing in a container. Pot grown Cucurbita pepo 'Defender' courgette ready for harvesting This summer, I committed to growing more vegetables from scratch and settled on experimenting ...

Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous ...

You can grow a variety of vegetables just outside your door or on your balcony or patio with just a few containers and some sunlight. Many vegetables don't need expansive plots to thrive; in fact, ...

the spring bank holiday is the busiest weekend of the year for garden centres and tender veg are popular with grow-your-own enthusiasts. To avert disaster, however, plant with care or sow your own ...

While many gardeners make the most of sowing seeds in the springtime, June is also a great month to sow seeds and get some young plants in the soil. The high air and soil temperatures are the perfect ...

If you're short on garden space but still eager to enjoy homegrown produce, your patio might be the perfect place to start. With a few containers and some sunlight, you can grow a variety of ...