The thrifty allotment profile

Rachel and Daniel Constable bought their 1930s bungalow in East Yorkshire from Daniel’s grandmother, and the garden left much to be desired. ‘The garden had previously been lovely, but as she got olde

Four years ago, Joy Lewty, 62, from Garforth, Leeds, was handed a pack of seeds. That simple gesture set in motion a chain of events that would change her life.

The theme for this year’s National Allotments Week, from 11 to 17 August, is Wellbeing. Five women reveal how their lives have changed for the better by spending time on their plot

Andrew Oldham is busy bringing together vegetables and flowers to make the most of a sloping site

By now, you’ve hopefully harvested your first full trug of assorted produce and are feeling pleased with all the effort you put in back in late winter and spring

Need to give your garden a glamover? These easy DIY tips will add VIP chic without the price tag