October in the veg garden

Herb growing is a very enjoyable aspect of gardening for many of us, so if you have a herb garden, why not consider expanding your herb collection? Or if you haven’t started yet, now is the time! For

Broad beans: Start these seeds now and in a few months time you will be able to enjoy an early harvest. Cauliflowers: Sow early summer types now and place under a cold frame to offer them some protect

Although the garden may hold less appeal for some when rain is lashing the windows and temperatures are down in single figures than in those hopeful, sun-warmed days of spring, there is a lot to be sa

October is the golden month, with autumn leaves falling like confetti, pumpkins curing on the vine, and the last of the orchard fruits ready to be picked and cherished. Towards the end of the month, a

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead

Harvest pumpkins and other winter squashes on a bright, sunny day and leave them in the sun for 10 days for the skin to harden further, improving their storage time. You can leave them in a sunny spot