Help!veg patch sos

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

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes

■ 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, £

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

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Far from winding down, this is when gardening kicks off – especially if you have a greenhouse!