Garden organic masterclass common seed sowing mistakes and how to avoid them

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

Lucy Hutchings looks at what you can be doing in the vegetable garden now, to get ahead of the game in the spring

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl

With every great growing season beginning before the first signs of spring, now is the perfect time to start thinking about when to sow your seeds for colourful, tasty harvests later in the year. Alth

It can be tempting to sit back and leave your garden to its own devices at this time of year. And let’s face it, we all need some time to savour our hard work. If it’s frosty, it’s best not to attempt