Give your garden a health mot

This isn’t technically a disease, but a problem that develops from growing conditions. At risk are aubergines, chillies, cucumbers, squash, melons and tomatoes. The blossom end of the fruit gains a da

■ The Greenhouse Book by Tom Brown was published earlier this year and is full of advice on maintenance, plants to grow, pests and diseases and constructing your own greenhouse. (Dorling Kindersley, £

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

In the height of summer, although blooms may be burgeoning and scent is at its peak, challenges appear as the garden becomes untidy. But if you work on a few easy tasks, order can be restored. With pl

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it