May’s allotment inspirations

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

Easy ways to create a compact kitchen garden

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

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

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

For many, August is the month to take a break from work and make the most of the summer weather. This may entail going on holiday, which might mean leaving your garden to fend for itself, or staying a