In my trug

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something

THIS MONTH Squashes

REAL readers' gardens!

The next few weeks are a crucial time, says Lucy Hutchings , to make the most of this season and prepare for the coming year

Vibrant orange pumpkins, ready to be carved into lanterns for Halloween, are synonymous with October. However, along with fellow squashes and gourds, they are much more than just a seasonal decoration