How to carry on growing food over winter ...

Shop-bought compost can be expensive – but not just for your pocket. The energy used to transport bulky growing media over long distances can be costly for the planet too. It can be a challenge to mak

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Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B