The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

A tall, vigorous herbaceous perennial to 2.1m high, with cane-like stems flecked with purple, and shovel-shaped leaves borne alternately (in a zig-zag pattern) along the stems. Produces tassels of ...

Essential oils are distilled plant extracts that maintain their fragrance and potentially offer health benefits. They are sometimes used in complementary and alternative medicine to support certain ...

Scientists have successfully extracted DNA from ancient cheese for the first time, a breakthrough that sheds light on how probiotic bacteria has evolved over thousands of years. Chinese researchers ...

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining health. The health benefits of zinc have been studied widely. And while only a small amount is needed, it is vital for ...

Labour has confirmed it will allow the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to access benefit claimants' bank accounts as part of new fraud measures. The new Government announced the plans at ...

Ginger water is simple to make, and drinking it is an easy way to get the health benefits of this spice ... Ginger tea and ginger root extract supplements can also provide an adequate source ...

Investigators will also be raiding properties where benefits are thought to be wrongfully claimed Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is launching a new initiative aimed at 'rooting out' benefit fraud, ...

But a late-in-life relationship could bring many mental and physical health benefits. Does seeking companionship later in life provide benefits to our health? Studies show that marriage can lower ...

A former Scottish Labour leader has urged Keir Starmer to "root out" the super-rich instead of focussing on benefit fraudsters. Richard Leonard slammed the Prime Minister for pledging to tackle ...

A former Scottish Labour leader has urged Keir Starmer to "root out" the super-rich instead of focussing on benefit fraudsters. Richard Leonard slammed the Prime Minister for pledging to tackle people ...