Allotment wait reaches all-time high

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

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ENGLISH cottage gardens are growing in popularity as people seek to help wildlife, reduce waste and boost biodiversity. You don’t even need a garden or a cottage to join in! “Even if you only have a s

The unpredictability of wet and dry weather is impacting our gardens and how well they thrive. But there are simple strategies to make both your plot and your planting more resilient

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

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager