June’s allotment inspirations

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

Ensure prized plants, trees and possessions stay intact during your project by following these simple steps

Four years ago, Joy Lewty, 62, from Garforth, Leeds, was handed a pack of seeds. That simple gesture set in motion a chain of events that would change her life.

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Creaky knees, rickety wrists, dodg y eyesight or an achy back? Worry not. So long as you have green fingers, you can still achieve miracles in the garden. Our experts show you how

Water is essential to healthy ecosystems, and every gardener knows how tricky it can be to get just the right amount. But with water becoming more unpredictable, it’s time to be more mindful of how we