Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

Versatile crab apples, growing ‘posh’ grapes and caring for ...

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

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes