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

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

There’s magic in every seed – so start planting them today for a garden bursting with colour and buzzing with life

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Sow courgette and squash seeds now so you’ll have seedlings ready to plant outside in early summer. Fill pots or large module trays with peat-free multi-purpose compost. Place one seed in each pot, ab