Making a garden: a place for homegrown

There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

Lucy ponders some of the potentially exciting jobs for the fortnight ahead

If you’re new to sowing seeds or haven’t had much success in the past, then let me take you through the basics. It’s such a rewarding, cheap and easy way to fill your pots, borders and veg patch. Some

HOW TO GET GREENER...

I have a small garden but would like to grow fruit. What are my best options? There is plenty of fruit you can grow, even on the tiniest of plots. Apple, pear and plum trees are available on all diffe