Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl

Lucy Hutchings looks at what you can be doing in the vegetable garden now, to get ahead of the game in the spring

While you wait for Spring, here are the jobs to get on with

Spindly to splendid These are my ‘Earthwalker’ sunflowers ...