From chip-shop staple to artisanal ferment… how tangy vinegars have been livening up British mealtimes for generations

Many of us have a tricky relationship with sugar – we know that too much of it can be bad for us, but it can be difficult to kick the habit. While it’s a piece of cake to figure out that biscuits and

Carpeting woodland in clouds of white star-shape flowers and filling the air with a heady, intense aroma, wild garlic is abundant in April. This bulb hibernates for most of the year before bursting fo

Giving garden wildlife a spring in their step

Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

There are a whole host of lovely small trees that will grow happily in your metre and bring wildlife into your garden, whether it’s for food, shelter or a nesting site. At this time of year it’s best