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There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

I’ve had a great year with many of my fruit and veg crops

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

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

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