A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...

Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller ...

What am I doing wrong? I ask myself. Well it may be that I have sown the seeds too early and the soil is not warm enough – it needs to be above 15C or 60F. But the most likely problem is that I don’t ...

Many people think about growing carrots in their garden. Some people think about beets, but even fewer people think about parsnips. All three of these crops are easy to grow and similar to plant.

Making your dream vegetable garden a reality when you have a small space is anything but impossible, thanks to container gardening! It may look more like window boxes and terracotta pots filled with ...

Even for those of you who have no kids, or those who still act like kids, there is something about gardening in here for you.

September signals the perfect window for fall gardening. While summer’s heat fades, the soil still holds warmth from months ...

Whether you grow carrots in spring and summer for quick, tasty crops or in the autumn for larger roots to store over winter, they're one of the tastiest crops you can grow. The Which? Gardening team ...