How to grow turnips

Turnips don’t always steal the spotlight, but these roots are a winter staple worth celebrating. With creamy white flesh and purple-blushed tops, they belong to the cabbage family and are a surprising

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

Toby explains how to plant and protect these treasures from squirrels

Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

Get your soil winter-ready – now’s the time to dig, prep and boost your beds for spring