Far away from the bottled and pickled varieties you find in the supermarket, beetroot is a supremely versatile vegetable. Taking centre stage in sweet treats, such as chocolate truffles and brownies,

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

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

On your fruit & veg plot

WITH SPRING AROUND THE CORNER, START GROWING SOME SEEDS FROM SCRATCH NOW TO ENSURE A PLANT-PACKED SUMMER GARDEN

Choose tasty new varieties and prep your patch for delicious fruit come summer