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Alliums: What to grow and how to grow them, from Elephant Garlic to Babington's Leek
If you want the best alliums, you have to grow them yourself. Mark Diacono explains how to go about it.
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How to grow squash: What to plant, where to plant it and the advice that is 'gardening gold, pure and simple'
In years of growing all sorts of different types of squash, Mark Diacono has formed strong opinions on the best varieties to try. Here he shares his wisdom.
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How to grow your own peaches: The best varieties to choose, where to plant them, and how to keep them safe
Yes, you can grow peaches in Britain — so long as you know a few simple tips. Mark Diacono explains more.
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How to grow gooseberries: What to plant, how to look after them, and best ways to enjoy the harvest
Mark Diacono explains everything you need to know about gooseberries, the fruit 'that's really two fruits in one'.
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Grow your own courgettes: What to plant, when to plant it... and why size really does matter
Mark Diacono shares his tips on the surprisingly simple yet hugely rewarding art of growing courgettes.
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How to grow peas: What to plant, when to plant it, and how quickly you'll be dishing it up
Mark Diacono shares his expertise with peas, from how to keep pests at bay to the fast-growing varieties he once used to outsmart Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
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Grow your own kale: The seeds to order, when to plant them, and when you can look forward to dishing them up
Kale grows easily, produces a huge amount of food — and looks good while it's growing. Mark Diacono shares his tips on how to grow it in your garden this year.
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The 'underground treasures' which are like a gardener's game of chicken — hold your nerve, and the pay-off is spectacular
Growing plants specifically to harvest their roots takes faith, patience and nerve, explains Mark Diacono, but it's well worth the effort.
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How to grow asparagus, the 'mini-vegetable orchard' which pokes its head out in Spring, looking for love
April Fool's Day occasionally brings the first sight of lustful asparagus, but to save a few quid you'll have to wait...
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Plums to grow, plums to show, and plums to pop in your gin
Mark Diacono picks his favourite plums — and their close relatives, damsons, mirabelles, bullaces and gages.
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How to grow garlic: Delicious, lucky and superbly easy to cultivate
Mark Diacono teaches us how to grow garlic.
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Why quince, beloved by everyone from Edward I to the Ancient Greeks, is the perfect autumn fruit
'I can’t deny that many of my quinces end up being infused in vodka or gin.'
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How to grow chillies in Britain: What to plant, where to plant them and how to make them grow
We associate chillies with hot climates, but they can be grown on these shores — Mark Diacono explains how.
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How to grow your own apricots and enjoy 'deep, honeyed richness' far beyond what you'll find in the shops
Mark Diacono hasn't eaten a fresh apricot from a supermarket in years — here are his tips on how to grow them for yourself.
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The wonders of Carolina allspice: Used to scent a garden, a kitchen, or even your cleavage
'Unfortunately, I’m without the necessary equipment to test this theory (although middle age may bestow it), but having a Carolina allspice in a sunny spot near the front door or by a south-facing window certainly sends glorious spicy wafts through the house in mid spring.'
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The top salad leaves to grow in your garden for summer garnishes
Mark Diacono tells us his top salads to plant to accompany barbecues this summer season.
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The simple guide to growing your own grapes
If you pick the right variety and get the conditions spot on, you'll be eating your own grapes under the shade of your own vine in three years, says Mark Diacono.
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How to grow mint, the ultimate plant for the incurably incompetent
Mark Diacono explains why mint is for even the incurably incompetent horticultural enthusiast.
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How to enjoy home-grown berries for seven months of the year
Mark Diacono offers us some berry good advice for enjoying our breakfast favourites, whatever the season.
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The delicious salad leaves to try in your garden that keep on giving with ‘cut and grow’
Pulling up entire salad plants seems like madness once you've moved on to 'cut and grow again' as Mark Diacono explains.
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Rhubarb: The pink promise of spring
Mark Diacono extolls the virtues homegrown rhubarb and reveals how to get the best out of your crop.
