Why Plant Spacing Matters More Than Poor Soil in Your Garden
The woman looked at her tomato plants as though they had let her down personally. Their leaves were lush and…
Aldi’s Cheap Food and Genetically Engineered Ingredients
Stacks of cereal cartons, frozen pizzas, snack bars and yoghurts filled the shelves. Everything was brightly…
Lasagne bed: Why late winter is the ideal time to start
The conservatory may look grey and empty, but this is precisely when growing numbers of amateur gardeners are…
Hosting a Beekeeper: Hidden Costs and Silent Risks
The first time you agree to “host” a beekeeper, it can seem almost pastoral. It is a bright afternoon; a…
Frost-hardy citrus plants for the garden
Many amateur gardeners know the disappointment: they buy a citrus tree full of anticipation, then the first…
Herbaceous Perennials, Annuals and Woody Plants: What Is the Difference?
The difference between herbaceous perennials, annuals and woody plants may sound rather dry, but it determines…
Oise Farm Gives 3,000 Retired Laying Hens a Second Chance
A farm in the Oise department is currently offering around 3,000 retired laying hens one final opportunity.
American Chestnut Breakthrough Offers Hope for Forest Restoration
On a misty morning in the Appalachians, the woodland can seem strangely empty. Long-time residents say it was…
Protect Fruit Trees from Late Spring Frost
Many amateur gardeners know the disheartening sight: one day, bees are buzzing among apple and cherry blossom…
Turn Kitchen Scraps into Your Garden’s Secret Fertiliser
The first thing you may do after chopping vegetables for dinner is brush the peelings directly into the bin.
Seed Cameras and Living Nets: Making Wind Visible in Orchards
The wind arrived quietly at first: nothing more than a rustle through the treetops and a few loose leaves…
Oleander Spring Pruning: The Right Time for Abundant Summer Flowers
Oleander is often seen as an easy-going sun lover: it enjoys heat and thrives on a patio or balcony. Even…
How 50,000 Bison Are Restoring Prairie Soil
A faint stirring rises through the grass, followed by a deep, rolling sound like surf far away. Dark forms…
Plant These Four Flower Bulbs and Tubers in March for a Gap-Free Summer Garden
Between the end of the daffodil season and the start of the roses, many gardens are left with a bleak…
How Beehives Can Turn Your Retirement Into a Tax Nightmare
At the edge of the village, the first thing that reaches you is the sound: a gentle, continuous buzz rising…
How Reforestation Changes Local Climate
Not the trees, the birdsong or even the sudden shade. It is simply the air. Cooler, denser and almost moist…
Spider plant offsets: three simple keys to a baby boom
With three simple adjustments, the switch can suddenly flip to “baby boom”. Anyone bringing a spider plant…
Salt-Tolerant Crops: A New Future for Coastal Farming
Beneath his boots, the “field” crackles, its white salt crust glittering in the early sun. A few metres away…
Proven Winners® Shrubs: Hydrangeas and Garden Innovation
Many compact shrubs and long-flowering hydrangeas carry the Proven Winners® name, a plant brand that is…
Banned Substances in Supermarket Food: What Consumers Should Know
People walking through a supermarket generally feel reassured: products appear inspected, safe and properly…
Chernozem: The Black Gold of Agriculture
On a clear spring morning outside Poltava in central Ukraine, a farmer rests on his shovel with a smile.