Geoff Hodge looks at putting worms and bacteria to work to produce quality composts and liquid feeds

Transform garden and kitchen waste into compost’s black gold – the treasure trove waiting to enrich your garden growth in the months ahead

Buys for the great outdoors – and a course to take

Make your garden waste work harder with greener and more effective techniques

Ciaran Taylor, National Trust head gardener at the Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire, on wildlife, spring jobs and making your own fertiliser

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