KITCHEN GARDENER

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

November settles over our allotment like a quiet sigh, the vibrant chaos of summer giving way to a gentler rhythm. The air is crisp, the light golden, and the beds, once brimming with life, now call f

Which soft fruit will give the biggest yield for my little plot? Raspberries are delicious, notably heavy cropping and are trained to posts and wires so they make good use of limited space. Although t

Basil: Position in a bright spot on the windowsill or a heated greenhouse. It’s best to use free-draining compost. Broad beans: This tasty veg can be sown early this month if you choose a hardy variet

November may bring frost but it’s the perfect month to plant and prune fruit trees, for a taste of summer that money can’t buy