Life on the veg patch

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

These easy vegetables and salads will keep going all summer, no matter how little outdoor space you have for them

It’s just the right time for annual and perennial types to crop perfectly

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r

The harvests are now coming in thick and fast. A quick check of last year’s records show that we gathered 150 per cent more in July than June; a significant contribution being greengages on the allotm

Try the trend for plants that taste as good as they look