Tomatoes …whatever the weather

In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow on allotments, in greenhouses or even in patio pots. The extensive range of varieties available to gardeners in the UK means that there’s something t

There is nothing quite like the taste of the first tomato of the summer for Olga Grieves. Here’s her guide to the perfect growing conditions

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…

Lucy considers some of the exciting jobs to be done as spring gets underway