Discover foolproof steps to growing plump, tasty bulbs

Here’s how to sow, grow and pick the best varieties for a delicious summer harvest

Artichokes: Sow 13mm deep in a seedbed, with around three seeds per drill. Leave 25-30cm between drills and rows. You can sow in pots instead – just be sure to use good-quality compost. Asparagus: It’

Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

Skip the supermarket and see how easy it is to grow the most nutritious crops for heart, brain and immunity health, right on your own doorstep

Author and smallholder Sally Coulthard shares her tips for ensuring a bountiful supply of the garden’s most versatile vegetable