Modern heirloom tomatoes
Heirloom tomato seeds have many advantages especially as they are non-hybrid plants from which you can collect seeds and regrow plants that generally grow true to type.
Garlic ain’t just garlic
Diversity in garlic cultivars will help cope with the effects of climate change, while new research bolsters garlic’s already strong health credentials, writes Penny Woodward.
Great times for tomatoes
Penny Woodward introduces some unusual, and delicious, heirlooms to try.
The elephant of garlics
It's much too late to plant garlic, explains Penny Woodward, but the perfect time for Elephant garlic.
Corn fights back
The world of heirloom corn is worth investigating so you can grow them in your own backyard.
Shungiku (chop suey greens)
Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.
Tough, rewarding asparagus
Penny Woodward says to look out for asparagus crowns to plant soon.
Subtle, charming chervil
A basket of chervil seeds was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, says Penny Woodward.
Pea shoots and leaves
Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.
Spring to it
Virtually pest free and great companion plants, spring onions are a tasty addition to your patch says Penny Woodward.
Foraging and growing your own fungi
Fungus expert and photographer Alison Pouliot explores these tasty morsels.