Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono looks back on the early days of his growing, and how things he'd never heard of such as salsify and scorzonera found a place in his heart. And his garden, of course.
The Chilean Guava was Queen Victoria's favourite fruit — so why don't we grow more of them, asks Mark Diacono.
Associated with warmer climes than these, you can cheat geography and bask in the sense of glorious impossibility if you choose the right varieties.
The forager's delight, blackberries are delicious to eat and easy to grow. Here are some varieties that are worth savouring.
Easy to manage and extremely versatile to use, quinces should be a staple in any garden says our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono.
Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono suggests a string of ideas for what you can plant as summer kicks in.
A hedge? A crop? A beautiful foliage plant? All this and more come to those who grow Autumn olive, says Mark Diacono.
Our grow-your-own expert Mark Diacono takes a look at the lovely uses for lovage.
With more than 200 different varieties, there's a thyme to suit any gardener's preference
Growing your own from see to harvest is highly rewarding, and here are some tips to get the best possible plants.
The versatile varieties of the potato make it a great crop to experiment with and, no matter what, nothing beats the taste of home grown
Mark Diacono names the best broad beans for flavour, reliability, tenderness and the beauty of the plant itself.
Our grow-your-own expert columnist Mark Diacono shares his advice on how to branch out in to the wonderful world of apple varieties.
The fig is one of the most exotic fruits you will be able to grow in Britain. Mark Diacono explains how to go about it.
Mark Diacono shares his advice on how to grow your own cherries — including the varieties that you'll never see in the supermarket.
Mark Diacono on how — and why — to grow sweet cicely.
Huge strides are being made in understanding the lives of plants, and Mark Diacono is listening closely.
An abundance might sound like success for a gardener, but if you're growing crops at home to supply your own needs, then little and often is a much better aim. Mark Diacono explains.
Mark Diacono makes a case for blackcurrants being one of the best — and simplest — fruits to grow in your garden.
Nothing beats the flavour of homegrown tomatoes, whether you like them large and meaty or tiny and juicy. Mark Diacono has the lowdown on how to do it and which varieties to choose.
