Homes & Interiors/Gardens

How to keep strawberry plants healthy

15 June 2013

Filling a bowl with large, sweet, sun-warmed strawberries is always a treat – proof that summer really is upon us.
The glorious gardens of Fife

8 June 2013

Like plants which must evolve or die, one of the most traditional Scottish charities is adapting to social change.
There's still time to grow tomatoes

8 June 2013

There's still time to plant tomatoes – but only just.

The call of nature

1 June 2013

For those of you fortunate enough to have a plot of your own, no matter the size, the great outdoors is but a few steps away, so when circumstances forbid a longer expedition you can be in the open air within seconds.

How to fight foreign plant diseases

20 April 2013

The free and rapid movement of plants throughout the world has led to the introduction of invasive and troublesome plant species.
How to pick the right cherry tree

13 April 2013

The elegant wild cherry trees blanketing a steep bank down to my burn are never less than breathtaking when in flower, and I fully understand why the cherry is Japan's national flower and plays such an important part in its culture.
The lowdown on herbs

6 April 2013

Nothing beats a good selection of herbs on the patio, just a step from the kitchen.

Elsewhere on Herald Scotland

The colours of spring

30 March 2013

Given all the spring daffodils and primroses, it's no surprise that yellow is the colour most commonly associated with Easter.
The lowdown on growing broccoli

23 March 2013

There's a small revolution going on in the world of broccoli.
The delicate delights of sea kale

2 March 2013

Sea kale is a neglected jewel – succulent, tasty and now largely unknown.

The case for peat-free compost

23 February 2013

The best way to get your plants off to a good start is with the right seed sowing compost.
How to prevent a repeat of last year's dismal potato harvest

16 February 2013

The potato harvest last year was the worst for decades.
Clip service: how and when to prune

9 February 2013

Fewer trees and shrubs should be pruned in late winter than is often thought.