So you want to grow your own garden? You aren’t alone. Having your own source of food, if achievable, is always a smart move.

Companion plants can help reduce pests, nurture the soil, and ultimately produce gorgeous, juicy tomatoes. If you're thinking ...

Companion planting is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries to improve crop yields and reduce the need for ...

Do tomatoes love basil but hate brussels sprouts? Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of plants together or in close proximity, makes many such statements, often ...

Fall companion planting provides numerous benefits ... Stay away from fruiting vegetables like peppers and tomatoes, which fare better in the warmer weather. If your garden has limited space ...

If the fruit from your tomato plant is looking a little thin. Or even worse, not very tasty, try this simple trick ...

Companion planting isn't just about pest control ... Grow French marigolds among tomatoes. Marigolds emit a strong odour that will repel greenfly and blackfly. Grow sage with carrots or plants ...

Companion planting is a sustainable way to grow veggies ... Carrots also enjoy the company of leeks, peas, lettuce, chives, parsley and tomatoes. If planted nearby, Bad companions are dill ...

Let’s talk tomatoes. We planted four varieties from seed at the start of the season, and then a neighbor surprised us by ...

My distinctly better half and I recently attended a beautiful wedding set in the resplendent grounds of Ballintubbert House.

"Will the zucchinis stop growing soon?" asked my kids, desperate for a dinner that doesn't revolve around summer squash. Once ...

Humans, livestock and companion animals benefit from virus-based vaccines and gene therapies, but crops do not. This paradox ...