In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

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

Prepare a free-draining, sunny and weed-free bed to grow broad beans. Rake in blood, fish and bonemeal fertiliser to give the plants a boost. Plant the seedlings in a row, 15-20cm apart. Dig a hole an

Sow courgette and squash seeds now so you’ll have seedlings ready to plant outside in early summer. Fill pots or large module trays with peat-free multi-purpose compost. Place one seed in each pot, ab

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow on allotments, in greenhouses or even in patio pots. The extensive range of varieties available to gardeners in the UK means that there’s something t

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg