It’s the time of year when growers are organising their veg patch, garden or allotment for future seasons, and many will be digging their plot and incorporating organic matter, such as manure and comp

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As autumn gives way to early winter, November marks a critical time in the veg gardener’s calendar. While many summer crops have been harvested, it’s far from a quiet period. For those growing overwin

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Wrap non-frostproof pots in bubble wrap or other forms of gardening insulation to prevent them from cracking and to stop rootballs freezing. If you can, move these containers out of frost pockets and