REAL readers' gardens! Putting the garden to bed ...

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

I really enjoy the pace of the garden in winter. Yes, there are things to do but it never feels rushed, and with my busy work schedule it’s the only time I can have two full weeks at home. Mrs Frost l

Fermentation is one of those ancient arts that you might not even realise we rely on daily, but it’s behind so many of the flavours and products we love. From the tangy taste of bread, cheese and yogh

This impressive plan-ahead Christmas lunch from Flora Shedden is a mouthwatering mix of traditional recipes and deliciously unexpected flavours

Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden