The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

Rosie Irving explains why we should help preserve these sadly vanishing older varieties

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

I like unusual words and there are a couple that seem appropriate for this time of year. March, we know, is a fickle beast, where the weather can flicker from T-shirt to thermals in the course of a da

ALMOST every June, I stare at my melon ...

The delicate blush of blossom heralds the start of spring. Let’s take a cue from Japanese culture and spare a few moments to pause and embrace its fleeting beauty