You can attract blackbirds and other ground-feeding birds by scattering some seed and installing a low-platform feeder.

Winter watering may take a little more attention, but it’s worth it. Take a moment each week, cup of tea in hand, and check ...

If the soil in your vegetable garden could use some extra nutrients, try planting this accessible, low-maintenance herb - it may even help deter pests.

When planting cucumbers, compost or well-rotted manure are great choices to incorporate into the soil. Or add a handful of balanced slow-release granular fertilizer to the soil. One of the best ...

Companion planting is an effective and natural method to enhance the flavour of your vegetables and herbs while also ...

Climate change, competition and sociopolitical unrest have battered Darjeeling’s tea industry. The hardest hit are those on ...