Greg Pryor shares how and when to start planting a summer garden in this edition of The Happy Homestead. From potatoes to tomatoes, Pryor gives planting tips for a variety of garden staples.

Don’t let the hard work of planning and planting a vegetable garden go to waste. Once the plants are in, they need more than sunshine to thrive. They’ll need plenty of water, and rain showers may not ...

Cottage gardens are both comforting and whimsical. And, if you add a host of bird species, they become pure magic. Here are some flowers to plant in yours.

With the brief return of cold weather, some may be wondering when it’s safe to start gardening. Here's what the forecast says.

Add a bit of crisp, tangy crunch to your next dinner dish with this delicious and sweet take on red cabbage. All you need are ...

Lowering your blood pressure starts on your plate. Dietitians share the key nutrients that can help keep your numbers in a ...

Adults in the UK are recommended to eat 30g of fibre a day but research has found most are only managing around 16.4g — just over half. Only 4% were meeting the recommendation, with cereals the ...

According to the latest UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey, which is used by governments to monitor our nutrition, less than one in 20 (4%) of adults and teenagers are meeting the recommended daily ...

Grow these companion plants with cucumber to help improve soil health, keep pests away, and attract beneficial insects as well as pollinators.

We know we need to eat calcium-rich foods for optimal bone health (who among us hasn't drunk a glass of milk every night as a child just to grow a few inches taller?), but this vital nutrient does a ...

Heat mats are the best way to ensure future harvests when you start tomato seeds. Coupled with lights, warmth simulates the ...