Sow chard for winter crops

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Broad beans: Certain varieties can still be sown this month, but it’s best to keep cloches handy in case frosts return in autumn. Carrots: It might seem too late, but you can sow fast-maturing varieti

Easy ways to create a compact kitchen garden

Anne reveals rewarding ways to maximise the edible potential of the garden in August

Sweetcorn fritters Mix 150g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 160ml milk together in a large bowl. Mix in 1 egg, 550g sweetcorn, 2 chopped spring onions, a small handfu

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks in the garden