Garden secret

In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow on allotments, in greenhouses or even in patio pots. The extensive range of varieties available to gardeners in the UK means that there’s something t

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Skip the supermarket and see how easy it is to grow the most nutritious crops for heart, brain and immunity health, right on your own doorstep

As winter eases and spring beckons, longer days bring the garden to life – and your growing year starts here…