Seasonal tips, companion planting, care and self-sufficiency — from practice, short and to the point.
Sticky leaves, curled shoots, an army of tiny suckers: aphids boom in June. Here's which beneficial insects and companion plants actually help — and three popular tips you can skip.
Head lettuce loves to bolt in June and turns bitter. Loose-leaf lettuce, on the other hand, gives you leaf after leaf for weeks. Here's how to keep it thriving even in the summer heat.
Once the heat arrives, bare beds dry out fast. A layer of mulch saves you litres of watering all summer long — and a lot of work.
A single zucchini plant can feed a whole family — and in June there's still plenty of time to get one going. Here's how to make it thrive, even in a raised bed.
Mid-June is peak strawberry season. Pick the right way and you'll get far more flavour from your patch — plus three easy ways to preserve whatever doesn't get eaten on the spot.
While everyone is focused on the summer bed, experienced gardeners are already planting the second wave. What goes into the soil in June will feed you long after the tomatoes are gone.
Muggy nights, warm rain, dense foliage — perfect blight weather. The next three weeks decide whether you harvest in August or watch bitter streaks spread.
Combine your plants right in June and you will harvest deep into October — with less watering, less fertilizing, and almost no pest control. Seven classics from practice.
Half your lettuce gone overnight? We separate what actually works from what is just internet folklore — and show you the best combination for the next two weeks.
Sunday is Garden Day. Before you just sit with a coffee between the tomatoes: these three little rituals turn the day into a real anchor for your season.