Grow your own

Although they are both called artichokes, Jerusalem and globe artichokes are completely different – both in how they...

Saffron is, weight for weight, one of the world’s most expensive spices.

There is so much to love about the sweet potato. Thought to have originally come from Central or South America, the...

Saffron is commonly referred to as the world’s most expensive spice.

Here’s the lowdown of our 12 herbs of Christmas, the essential accompaniments for a flavourful festive season.

There are many common fruit and vegetables which are toxic to dogs.

Elders are deciduous trees or large shrubs of woodlands and other wild areas. The common species, Sambucus nigra, isn’t...

The best and most cost-effective solution is to grow your own grass from seed.

Both marjoram and oregano are versatile and essential herbs that good cooks will always have to hand.

You either love them or hate them, but capers are those small, green ‘berries’ that usually come pickled in jars or...

Find out how you can grow your own mushrooms at home.

Juicy, nutritious and refreshing, there remains something slightly exotic about watermelon - and perhaps they’re a rare...