Unique comfrey collection safeguarded for the future

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

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

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

Green manure crops can be grouped into categories, depending on their use. Short-term spring, summer and autumn green manures are quick-growing and rapidly produce lots of foliage. They include plants

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Don’t let autumn leaves go to waste – turn them into nutrient-rich soil improver