Saffron is high in antioxidants such as crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal, which help deal with free radicals in the body. ...

To grow these cutting garden flowers in your garden, she recommends planting them about 30cm apart in full or partial sun.

The many uses of saffron, the world’s most expensive spice: featuring mostly in Persian and Indian cuisine, where it’s favoured for its bright yellow colour and complex taste, it takes hours ...

Tennessee is home to over a thousand insects, but a few are quite sizable. Discover the biggest insects that live in the ...

Pruning is essential for maintaining healthy plants and encouraging new growth after spring. For the month of July, prune ...

Rosemary thrives in sunny spots and brings year-round structure to the garden, making it a versatile choice for a calm, organised planting scheme. Be sure, then, to pick up some classic rosemary, £4 ...

If you're looking to fill your garden with fresh autumn flowers then don't hesitate to get started planting these gorgeous flower bulbs which will bloom after summer ...

Hemerocallis, commonly called day lilies, are some of the easiest perennials to grow. Because they tolerate a wide variety of ...

A wildflower is a flowering plant you can find growing naturally in an environment, without being planted by humans ...

‘ Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris is an excellent choice for a north-facing, shady wall,’ says gardening expert and author Sarah Raven. ‘It flowers from July to August, producing a cascade of ...

With reports that temperatures could reach a jaw-dropping 35°C today in some parts of the country, July is certainly off to a ...

Smaller bulbs like crocus and anemones should be planted three to four inches deep and three to four inches apart. Planting depth is always measured from the bottom of the bulb. Tulips, daffodils, and ...