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

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

These hearty dishes will see you through the coldest days, bringing warmth to the kitchen

Here’s how to sow, grow and pick the best varieties for a delicious summer harvest

Lucy considers some of the exciting jobs to be done as spring gets underway

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