A life in the garden

As July unfolds in the UK, the allotment is typically bursting with life and for people like us who love to grow their own food, we are now finally seeing the rewards of all those hours that we put in

The harvests are now coming in thick and fast. A quick check of last year’s records show that we gathered 150 per cent more in July than June; a significant contribution being greengages on the allotm

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r

A garden full of unusual plants and a ...