How to beat plot problems, today!

I want to get started with an autumn clean up on the plot and in my greenhouse soon. What jobs should I be prioritising at this time of year? After all the hard work throughout the year, it can be rea

A little nip and tuck now can help keep pests and disease at bay

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

The UK has been experiencing increasingly unpredictable weather conditions in recent years. The effects of global warming is a factor that no gardener can ignore if they wish to continue growing fruit

Help them adjust to life inside and check them for pests

■ The Greenhouse Book by Tom Brown was published earlier this year and is full of advice on maintenance, plants to grow, pests and diseases and constructing your own greenhouse. (Dorling Kindersley, £