Learn the secrets of poinsettias to help them thrive
7 December 2022
Shop-bought poinsettias produce a stunning display of crimson, and these tropical plants can be coaxed into an encore performance if you have the patience, says Clare Wilson
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How to dry the seeds from your garden to plant next spring
17 August 2022
Expand your plant collection for free by saving seeds this year, storing them over the winter and sowing them next spring, says Clare Wilson
How to grow chilli plants in cooler climates
20 July 2022
Chilli plants can thrive in summer and survive the winter even in temperate climes, says the heat-loving Clare Wilson, who offers some top tips
Thousand edible plants identified as underused source of vitamins
24 February 2022
Comparing 6400 understudied wild plants with the better-known plants they are related to suggests that 1000 of them are rich in the B group of vitamins
Here's how to spot invasive plants before they take over
11 August 2021
Could the next Japanese knotweed be growing in your garden? Help find potential invasive species by grassing up the plant bullies in your flower beds, says Clare Wilson
How to use smart soil science to colour your hydrangea bush
28 October 2020
Always wanted a garden full of blue, pink or red hydrangeas? All you have to do is tap into cunning garden science that exploits an unusual pigment in their flowers, says Clare Wilson
How to use plants to turn your home into a green building
23 September 2020
Planting climbers like ivy can cover ugly walls, insulate your home and support local wildlife – and keeping it under control is easier than you would think, writes Clare Wilson
