Sow& harvest

Fancy growing something a bit unusual? Then give chickpeas a try. They need a sheltered, sunny site with free-draining soil. Warm the ground with cloches or fleece before sowing. If you have heavy cla

Lucy gets started on the most important tasks of the fortnight ahead lain

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly picked salad leaves. Homegrown salads are fresher, more flavourful and far more varied than anything you’ll find in a bag bought from a supermarket. Whe

Time to wake up! Olga Grieves is getting busy as everything is springing to life

What to plant, pot, plan and prune this month, plus a few treats to buy and inspiration further afield