There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Giving garden wildlife a spring in their step

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…

Spring is a wonderful time on the edible plot – the season stretches in front of us, full of hope, and everything is bursting into life. This, however, includes common garden pests who are springing i

Yippee! March is here. I love this time of year, but it can be a little overwhelming with so much to do in the garden. Yet, with some careful planning, being kind to yourself and not forcing yourself

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