Rhs beginners’ guide: french beans

When a friend came to visit recently she loved all the colour in our flower garden but she took one look at the veg garden and said, “Ah, food!” There’s nothing better than harvesting delicious fresh

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks in the garden

Give your soil a boost with an easy, homegrown crop of organic matter

Easy ways to create a compact kitchen garden

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg