Plant comfrey for bees and soil

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

Keep watering pots, particularly those that are completely full as plants compete for the water and a sprinkling of rain has little effect. Check for moisture by pressing in a green split cane before

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Why were some of our sunflower heads deformed? ...

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener