Grow your own plant food

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

In this new series, Ellen Mary explains how to make use of this seasonal stalwart herb

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

Don’t let autumn leaves go to waste – turn them into nutrient-rich soil improver

Keep watering pots, particularly those that are completely full as plants compete for the water and a sprinkling of rain has little effect. Check for moisture by pressing in a green split cane before