We all know that growing under cover can help extend the growing season, getting you out of the starting gates that bit earlier in spring, but greenhouses and polytunnels also enable you to keep growi

Wrap non-frostproof pots in bubble wrap or other forms of gardening insulation to prevent them from cracking and to stop rootballs freezing. If you can, move these containers out of frost pockets and

Add winter salads, sown or bought in modules, to your greenhouse borders. Corn salad, mizuna, rocket and leaf chicory will grow slowly but steadily in a greenhouse to give tasty, nutritious leaves thr

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Basil: Position in a bright spot on the windowsill or a heated greenhouse. It’s best to use free-draining compost. Broad beans: This tasty veg can be sown early this month if you choose a hardy variet

Ss the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to shift focus in the fruit and vegetable garden from harvesting to preparation and protection. Cold weather can be harsh on plants,