Ss the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to shift focus in the fruit and vegetable garden from harvesting to preparation and protection. Cold weather can be harsh on plants,

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

We all know that growing under cover can help extend the growing season, getting you out of the starting gates that bit earlier in spring, but greenhouses and polytunnels also enable you to keep growi

Make life lovely

Editor and extreme weather-gardening expert Kim Stoddart outlines ways to help protect and nurture your precious outside space - and yourself - over the months ahead

There is a real chill in the air, and the autumn berries have been magnificent this year, as have the autumnal leaf colours. A prolonged hot period during summer and high sugar content in the leaves h