Shake up your harvests with dazzlingly different fruit, veg and herbs

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

A grow-your-own renegade chases strange crops and smug flavours… only to discover that breaking garden rules doesn’t always taste as good as sticking to them l

Comfrey is a handy plant to have in the garden, as it can be used to make a free natural plant feed. The flowers attract bees and it’s also a food plant for several moth and butterfly species, includi

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing