Tomatoes are a popular fruit to grow at home, loved for their versatility in the kitchen. But as well as choosing the right variety to grow, there's a simple way to improve their flavour ...

Here's what you need to grow vegetables in containers, as well as the best vegetables for container gardening in the South.

March is prime time for SoCal gardeners who love to grow tomatoes, with three specialty growers having pop-up sales of ...

Spring is the perfect time to start growing fresh herbs at home. Whether for cooking, teas, or natural remedies, these seven ...

When roots come through the drainage holes put into a 12.5cm (5in) pot. Unless you're growing a bush tomato, the aim is to create a single-stemmed plant. To do this, snap out shoots that grow in ...

Basil in a pot needs regular feeding - use a general-purpose liquid feed. Water little and often, nip out the tips and remove any flower buds that appear. This will help the plant grow strong and ...

2. Stir in the tomatoes, chili flakes, vinegar and sugar. 3. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour. 4. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. 5. This sauce can be left ...

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sow basil seeds. This wonder plant has been around ... It makes a great companion for tomato plants - on the plate and in the garden ...