In the 15th century, thanks to the voyages of Christopher Columbus, a fiery little fruit made its way from the Americas to Europe and Asia: the chilli pepper. Native to regions such as Mexico, where c

In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Skip the supermarket and see how easy it is to grow the most nutritious crops for heart, brain and immunity health, right on your own doorstep

Get ahead now and you’ll enjoy a homegrown harvest for the Christmas table