Green manure crops can be grouped into categories, depending on their use. Short-term spring, summer and autumn green manures are quick-growing and rapidly produce lots of foliage. They include plants

Small changes make a big difference to the environment

Lucy suggests some great autumn jobs for the weeks ahead

Easy ways to make your garden more nature-friendly

KITCHEN GARDENER

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