Professor Buczacki is a borticultural expert, weiter and former chair of Gardeners Question Time

Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks

Spring is a wonderful time on the edible plot – the season stretches in front of us, full of hope, and everything is bursting into life. This, however, includes common garden pests who are springing i

Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer and former chair of Gardeners' Question Time

A sparkling space reduces pests and diseases, improves light and gives seedlings the best start

In an extract from her new book, The Productive Garden , Stephanie Hafferty explains how to save money and use traditional wisdom for homemade nasties-free loveliness