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Allotments get smaller as councils struggle with plot provision, reports Ian Hodgson

A healthy ecosystem in the garden has so many benefits for your plants and local wildlife. The autumn and winter months can be notoriously tricky for plot visitors thanks to the diminished food resour

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

Unusual berries, boosting soil health, saving strawberry runners and sharing seeds

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

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