Warmer weather means there are lots of vegetables to plant in April – and many can be sown directly outdoors, reducing time and effort. So, if you love the idea of growing your own delicious harvests this year, now’s the time to dust off your trowel. Growing fresh produce from seed (or from seed potatoes,…

It may be cold out, but it’s a good time to get certain vegetables growing in the garden – and a home gardener has shared a common one that you can sow now for a bountiful harvest next spring Rahima Miah Social News Reporter 15:05, 15 Oct 2025 One popular vegetable can be grown in…

“Last year, the vegetables were a disaster. The slugs had the time of their lives,” says Jo Whiley, recalling every gardener’s worst nightmare. “Everything I planted got eaten. Snails went on the rampage, too. I’d come home from work and go out into the veg patch and see this black, oozy sea of mess. “It…

Strawberries, chillies and peppers could be grown outside a council building to increase access to fresh food. The plans to grow vegetables and fruit in the flower beds outside Leeds Civic Hall in Millennium Square are being drawn up by councillors after the suggestion was made last September. Mohammed Rafique, executive member for environment, said…

Gardening season is officially here, which means it’s time to get those vegetables in the ground. Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding and tasty experience. Plus, growing an edible garden can help you save money on that hefty grocery bill. Whether you can’t wait for that first taste of a crisp cucumber salad…

May offers huge opportunities for planting vegetables, as many popular crops can be added to any productive garden this month. Whether you buy young plants or sow seeds, it can be a busy month. I love starting my crops from seed, so here are my picks for the best vegetables to plant in May. I…

As gardeners, we are fortunate to be at the forefront of the changing seasons. We can feel the warmth creeping into the sun in late spring, watch the leaves turn from vibrant green to autumnal rusts in autumn, and feel the tingle of chilly air in our noses as we welcome in winter. However, most…

As the weather starts to cool, growth in the veggie patch slows, but with a few strategic plant choices, I can maintain a steady supply of homegrown food throughout winter. I’m something of a lazy gardener, with only a city backyard to grow in. So, over the past few years, I’ve learnt to prioritise plants…

The adage claims you are never more than six feet from a rat. Whether or not that is true depends on many environmental factors. However, rats are common in cities, towns, and rural areas, so you are likely to see a rat in your garden at one point or another. The truth is that some…