Fruit and veg

Save seeds from the heads of grasses that may not survive the winter. Ornamental grasses such as pennisetum are marginally tender and particularly susceptible to frost damage when grown in heavy soil.

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Check your tomato plants every day this month because the fruits will ripen quickly in sunny spells, especially cherry varieties. Use snips to harvest fruits, ideally with the vine attached to get the

Get spring cabbages into ground that’s been cleared of weeds but not dug over, as all brassicas grow best in firm ground. If you have acidic soil, liming early in winter also helps with this group of

Here are 10 ways to make the most of your kitchen garden now

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes