Anne outlines her top jobs to be getting on with over the coming fortnight

Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks

Artichokes: Sow 13mm deep in a seedbed, with around three seeds per drill. Leave 25-30cm between drills and rows. You can sow in pots instead – just be sure to use good-quality compost. Asparagus: It’

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

Spinach is an excellent vegetable for dependable harvests all year round, providing fresh, flavourful leaves when other crops are no longer available. Originally native to ancient Persia, spinach late

Bob shares some secrets for getting the best from in-situ sowing