Growing tomatoes has given gardeners a headache for generations. But now it seems there is an effective cure for blight, wilt and all manner of pests and diseases - and it was lurking in the medicine ...

Spraying or watering crops with the painkiller aspirin increases their immune system while triggering their natural defence systems that fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses, according to researchers.

Year after year, countless gardeners rely on this versatile fruit to mark the arrival of spring and then top off summer with a taste that is not only memorable but also irreplaceable. But the tomato ...

There are some moments in the life of a gardener that make the whole mucky process worthwhile. Reviving a sick plant. Smelling some mint after the rain. And yes, of course, chowing down on a perfect, ...

Tomatoes are one of my favourite vegetables to grow, and I was interested to try new methods last year '“ here's the results. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get ...