Fruit and veg

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

I’ve had a great year with many of my fruit and veg crops

KITCHEN GARDENER

Don’t let autumn leaves go to waste – turn them into nutrient-rich soil improver

Broad beans: Start these seeds now and in a few months time you will be able to enjoy an early harvest. Cauliflowers: Sow early summer types now and place under a cold frame to offer them some protect

Harvest pumpkins and other winter squashes on a bright, sunny day and leave them in the sun for 10 days for the skin to harden further, improving their storage time. You can leave them in a sunny spot