Chillies and peppers need potting on regularly to keep them growing strongly and prevent the plants from flowering too early, before they’ve established a strong framework of stems and leaves. Cold ...

Successfully starting seeds indoors or outdoors requires knowing the best growing conditions. We asked experts for the best ...

One of the most important tips for growing plants from seed has to do with timing. Seed companies get busy in winter and early spring as they fill orders on a first-come, first-serve basis. So if you ...

What’s not to like about chillies? They’re fabulous, fiery and addictive. Besides being the main ingredient of salsa, chillies can be added to salads (mild varieties), sauces, pasta, pizza and ...

Grow your own chillies to get your food as hot as a scorching summer’s sun. This is perfectly easy in Scotland with the new varieties that tolerate cooler conditions and lower light levels. These New ...

Few garden tasks are more fun than watching a tiny little seed become a thriving plant in just a few weeks. If you’re like me, you have a lot of joy in store for you! If you’re new to growing plants ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...