Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

AG editor Kim explains how to get the ground ready for the growing season ahead using regenerative methods

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

Fancy growing something a bit unusual? Then give chickpeas a try. They need a sheltered, sunny site with free-draining soil. Warm the ground with cloches or fleece before sowing. If you have heavy cla

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

Deter birds from pecking out your garlic by scattering twiggy prunings over the soil where the cloves are planted. Carefully place the prunings inbetween cloves, put back any that have been disturbed