Hardy perennials are the lifeblood of the UK’s 30 million gardens – and there are species to suit all aspects and soil types across the four seasons ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations. An ...

Winter is a time when gardening is happening primarily in one’s head. But winter is also the time when we need to see other ...

The arrival of the new year brings with it the opportunity to sow seeds indoors for the year ahead. For some plants, including tropical crops like chillies and aubergines, sowing as early as January ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

‘They are my favourite wild food and favourite plant of all time,’ he explains, ‘with no close second.’ Pete admits that he could wax lyrical about nettles for hours given the opportunity.

Find out how to grow clivia to enjoy its vibrant blooms in your home or garden. Clivia is a tropical perennial whose vibrant orange, yellow, or pink flowers resemble those of an amaryllis but are much ...