Jobs on the plot

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

Broad beans: Certain varieties can still be sown this month, but it’s best to keep cloches handy in case frosts return in autumn. Carrots: It might seem too late, but you can sow fast-maturing varieti

Easy ways to create a compact kitchen garden

It’s a time of plenty as your hard work is paying back this month – but it’s not too soon to look ahead to next year

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

Get spring cabbages into ground that’s been cleared of weeds but not dug over, as all brassicas grow best in firm ground. If you have acidic soil, liming early in winter also helps with this group of