Winter’s here – the perfect time to tackle repairs and revamp spaces without breaking the bank

A plant-packed suburban garden in London that is accessible all year.

There is no doubt that 2026 will be different. As the year ends in the garden that I’ve created and tended over the past 23 years, a new challenge is waiting in the wings. We are moving from the chalk

Mike Palmer explains how to prune, plan, polish and prepare for 2026

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg