Although the garden may hold less appeal for some when rain is lashing the windows and temperatures are down in single figures than in those hopeful, sun-warmed days of spring, there is a lot to be sa

KITCHEN GARDENER

I’ve had a great year with many of my fruit and veg crops

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener

Broad beans: Start these seeds now and in a few months time you will be able to enjoy an early harvest. Cauliflowers: Sow early summer types now and place under a cold frame to offer them some protect