Can you dig it?

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

Soil is the key building block in an organic garden – and good soil health is vital for the growth and development of your plants. It’s the foundation for a growing space that thrives: providing essen

At its core, mulching means adding a protective layer over your soil. This layer helps retain moisture, preserve nutrients, reduces the risk of soil washing away, suppresses weeds, protects plants – a

I’ve got lots of debris and garden waste I’d like to get rid of. How can I build a safe bonfire? First things first, if you’re going to have a bonfire on your allotment, you’ll need to check the regul

Here’s how to re-use your spent plants and prunings to save cash and help the planet

Fruit may seem like something reserved for allotmenteers, or gardeners with enormous spaces at their disposal. However, this really isn’t the case, with more and more small space gardeners turning the