Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

November is a fruitful time to plant out crops, though some plants need extra protection from the harsh winter weather. Polytunnels are a safe way to keep a variety of different garden plants growing ...

Deep in rural Oregon, there is a house that cleans itself. It's aptly called the 'Self-cleaning house' and was invented by its owner, Frances Gabe, who was born in 1915. She worked out pretty quickly ...

More and more people are discovering the delights of growing fruit and vegetables. Even a small garden can produce a surprising amount of food - but, if you want to raise the stakes and grow better ...

When Dermot O'Neill, one of Ireland's best-loved gardening personalities, bought the walled garden at Clondeglass, southern Ireland, more than a decade ago, it was derelict and on the verge of ...

Fuelled by a growing desire for a self-sufficient lifestyle and minimal environmental impact, Ellie O’Byrne installed her first polytunnel this year, she writes. Going green: Ellie O'Byrne and her ...