This month’s veg to sow & harvest

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something

Herb growing is a very enjoyable aspect of gardening for many of us, so if you have a herb garden, why not consider expanding your herb collection? Or if you haven’t started yet, now is the time! For

Mint and parsley crops can be potted up this month so they can provide you with plenty of winter pickings. As we come to the end of the year, you’ll be glad of a hit of homegrown flavour during the la

The change of seasons from summer to autumn brings a riotous display of colour to the garden from late flowering perennials, jewel-coloured berries and leaves on the turn. If the weather is kind, whic

If you want to freeze a glut, briefly blanch broad beans in salted boiling water for 2 mins before draining and tipping into ice water to cool quickly. Will keep frozen for up to three months. When re

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