As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

Healthy soil grows healthier plants — and that matters to your horse. From gut health to hoof quality, Sian Constantine explains the benefits of diverse grazing and how to encourage it on your land without costly inputs

Amid a rugged landscape, this detailed garden in south-west Scotland is full of glorious spring blossom

Fancy growing something a bit unusual? Then give chickpeas a try. They need a sheltered, sunny site with free-draining soil. Warm the ground with cloches or fleece before sowing. If you have heavy cla

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

After scorching summers and sodden seasons, certainty is no longer part of the forecast. But with the right choices, your garden can bend rather than break. Greg Loades offers practical ideas to help you protect your soil, shelter your plants and create a space that works in sunshine, storms and everything in between