Joe Stanley reflects on the ups and downs of the farming year past and looks forward to the one ahead

Following Adam Henson’s excellent article on British wool (November issue), I would like to mention that British wool is used in the compost I purchase from Cumbria. It is brilliant for tomatoes, grow

Establishing crops and hedgerow management are key jobs this month for Joe Stanley

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

I’m already starting to see new life in my new garden. February’s cold chills are still flitting across the fields that surround our garden, and it’s been amazing watching the hares’ pugilist activiti

The winners have been announced of the first ever Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition, with the chosen photos and a selection of impressive entries now on display at the Eden Project in Co