Early July is when zucchini, pumpkins and pattypan squash begin to look wonderfully promising. Their broad leaves spread across the
Zucchini has a wonderful sense of timing—just not yours. One day you’re admiring its cheerful yellow flowers, thinking everything is
There comes a moment every June when you step into the garden “just for a minute” and, twenty minutes later,
When harvesting vegetables, most gardeners focus on the part they planted them for in the first place: the crisp radish,
Cucumbers are perfectly capable of sprawling across the ground like they own the entire vegetable patch. But just because they
There comes a moment in late spring or early summer when the garden starts judging you. Or at least it
Leeks bring more to the vegetable garden than a mild onion flavour and a good winter soup. With their upright
Eggplant brings a touch of Mediterranean drama to the vegetable garden, with glossy fruits that look ready for grilling, roasting
Planting out young vegetables is one of spring’s most satisfying garden rituals – until a few of them start wilting,
If you are planning to plant green pea (Pisum sativum) in your garden for the first time, here are some