Smart guide: plants to leave in the ground

Although the garden may hold less appeal for some when rain is lashing the windows and temperatures are down in single figures than in those hopeful, sun-warmed days of spring, there is a lot to be sa

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

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Broad beans: Start these seeds now and in a few months time you will be able to enjoy an early harvest. Cauliflowers: Sow early summer types now and place under a cold frame to offer them some protect

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener

I’ve had a great year with many of my fruit and veg crops