Growing tips

London garden and greenhouse enthusiasts looking to grow their own food can now pick up tips from a new source.The Healthy London Living website has recruited the help of online produce retailer Grown For You to create regular updates...

Those who find their garden or greenhouse infested with vermin may have themselves to blame, it has been claimed.BBC Berkshire horticulture expert Colin Evans has suggested that many people inadvertently attract rats by throwing kitchen...

Garden and greenhouse fans across the UK can help wildlife by communicating and working together, it has been claimed.According to Leeds University, cooperation between neighbours could be key to boosting biodiversity in Britain.It...

Brits with small garden areas may struggle to choose the one tree that suits their needs, but the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has given some advice on the issue.One of the more important factors in your choice should be the potential...

Those who can spare the time over the festive period may enjoy getting out of the kitchen and back into the garden and greenhouse.According to the Times, there is nothing that is absolutely pressing to be done, but taking the time...

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts making their own compost have been urged to spend a penny to help the process.According to the Daily Mail, doing so will improve the nutrients in the organic material, while mixing wet and dry materials...

Garden and greenhouse fans who grow their own food from seed are helping to cut the UK's impact on the environment.That is the view of environment secretary Hillary Benn, who recently launched a task force aimed at encouraging more...

British garden and greenhouse enthusiasts inspired by Halloween to grow their own pumpkins may be interested in a list of favourite varieties published in a national newspaper.The Guardian explained that shop-bought pumpkins may be...

Following last week's tip that garden and greenhouse enthusiasts reuse their old grow bags, the Guardian has published more horticultural information.The newspaper had suggested Brits use their old grow bags to cultivate some winter...

Horticulture fans who often find their garden and greenhouse hose has kinks or splits in it may be interested in this handy tip.In2Town magazine suggests there is no need to replace the pipe, or even to use expensive and "impractical"...

Horticulture enthusiasts looking to share their passion with their offspring may wonder how best to introduce them to gardening.One company feels it has come up with the answer by producing Potting Party packs.The bundles contain a...