Hot pots

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

When a friend came to visit recently she loved all the colour in our flower garden but she took one look at the veg garden and said, “Ah, food!” There’s nothing better than harvesting delicious fresh

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

I consider myself a cook who grows her ingredients rather than a gardener who cooks. Don’t ask me about roses or when to prune a clematis. I’m as lost as you are. But if I can eat it, I’m interested.

It’s a time of plenty as your hard work is paying back this month – but it’s not too soon to look ahead to next year

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season