When we say beetroot, thoughts may immediately turn to the jars of vinegary slices of pickled beets, favoured at retro dinner parties, but believe us when we say, they are so much more than that.

The previous columns covered the growing process of the beetroot plant, from planting seeds to germination and all the way to the maturity stage. The columns also discussed the relevant ...

Freshly picked beetroot are wonderfully tender with a delicious earthy taste. Best of all, they're really easy to grow from seed. Follow our guide for the perfect crop. Beetroot prefer to be grown ...

When the seedlings are about 2cm tall thin out to leave the strongest seedlings plenty of space to grow - chard needs 30cm between plants, spinach beet 38cm and spinach 25cm. Keep the soil around ...

Some consider the urban gardening phenomenon a continuation of peasant traditions, while others would rather trace its origins back to the rural properties of the old gentry. Either way, ‘działkowanie ...