Basil: Position in a bright spot on the windowsill or a heated greenhouse. It’s best to use free-draining compost. Broad beans: This tasty veg can be sown early this month if you choose a hardy variet

This rocket variety offers large leaves with the distinctive peppery taste you would expect. They are slower to run to seed than some of their counterparts, and have good heat tolerance. Sow outdoors,

Broad beans: If conditions are mild, you can sow seeds outside for an early harvest Cauliflowers: Sow seeds 2cm deep in a seed bed, allowing 60cm between rows for larger cultivars Microgreens: Perfect

As autumn gives way to early winter, November marks a critical time in the veg gardener’s calendar. While many summer crops have been harvested, it’s far from a quiet period. For those growing overwin

Growers across the country are becoming more creative with their spaces – vertical gardening, rooftop plots and windowsills bursting with life can be much more productive than you might originally thi

Toby explains why and how he’s still harvesting tomatoes, runner beans and herbs into November