James martin a life in thegarden

As the golden days of summer fade, a new beauty emerges on the allotment. October brings a crisp chill to the air and a magnificent array of colours, a time for reflection and preparation. The past mo

Seeing rest as a job has been a game changer on the allotment at this time of year for Olga Grieves

AS we draw this year’s season of gardening columns to a close, I thought I’d update readers on this year’s major project: improving and replacing the raised beds in my Secret Garden. The Secret Garden

It’s my first year growing ‘Costoluto’ tomatoes and they have performed brilliantly; they’re incredibly delicious! @sandy_brook_gardening on Instagram We grew ‘Honey Dew’ melons for the first time in

Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart rustles up some excuses for creative gardening play

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac