Japanese knotweed invasion is halting house sales

 

The bamboo-like plant has extensive roots that can damage pipes and foundations. The stubborn weed has the power to penetrate concrete

 

'I've gone to war with Japanese knotweed'

Japanese knotweed

Invader: it's almost impossible to get rid of Japanese knotweed

Fields of gold: the wonders of rapeseed

No need to turn to Tuscany for a single-estate, cold-press – Carolyn Hart visits a Hampshire farm where rapeseed oil is homegrown, harvested and bottled.

How broccoli became a political hot potato

How broccoli became a political hot potato: Provocative remarks by President Obama about his favourite vegetable have reignited a bitter ideological debate

The Obamas are a “broccoli household”

Japanese knotweed

The dreaded alien eating your garden and home... but don't dare try to kill the Japanese knotweed