What is it that’s making my rhubarb go to seed?

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

Did the weather cause mottled rose flowers? Why are apples rotting? Read on…

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Why were some of our sunflower heads deformed? ...

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help