Herb growing for beginners: mint

There are plenty of ways to store these useful garden greats over autumn and winter

Herbalist and author Bevin Cohen explains how to nurture wider home-grown medicinal and culinary loveliness in an extract from his new book, Herbs in Every Season

Apple butter Put 5-6 chopped dessert apples in a large pan with 150ml water, 150ml apple juice, 100g light brown soft sugar and the juice of 1 lemon. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cookin

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

We all know that growing your own fruit, veg and herbs has plentiful health benefits – both physical and mental – but did you know, some of the crops you can grow may also give you a natural boost and

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something