Climbing plants are a beautiful addition to any landscape. You can train them to trail up arbors, trellises, fences, and other structures for a romantic, whimsical garden aesthetic. But many climbing ...

If there’s one veg I’d never be without, it’s green beans. As well as being easy to grow, just a small patch will keep you well supplied for most of the summer – or longer if you extend the season by ...

If you need to disguise a wall, fence or building, or create a distraction from an unsightly view, fast-growing climbing plants are an effective solution. By using plants that will naturally want to ...

Whether you’re after a colourful display of sweet peas in the garden or are growing a crop of climbing runner beans on an allotment, knowing how to make a wigwam support for vertical planting will ...

One of the pure joys of a garden is to harvest and savour your own fresh fruits and vegetables. But those who are new to the growing process are often disappointed in the end result because they have ...

Not everyone has the luxury of a backyard, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own fresh vegetables. Whether you live in a small apartment, a flat with a balcony, or a house with just a sunny ...

Colleen Vanderlinden is a writer and gardening expert from Detroit, MI. She is the author of two books, including “Edible Gardening for the Midwest.” Broccoli is a cool-weather plant that grows best ...