Mud under the microscope

Soil is the key building block in an organic garden – and good soil health is vital for the growth and development of your plants. It’s the foundation for a growing space that thrives: providing essen

Jill Simpson, compost queen at Clynfyw, explains how they juggle 16 heaps to ensure a constant supply of top-notch ‘growing gold’

At its core, mulching means adding a protective layer over your soil. This layer helps retain moisture, preserve nutrients, reduces the risk of soil washing away, suppresses weeds, protects plants – a

Liz Zorab lists her choice of plants that will thrive in water-retaining soils

I’ve been growing organically for many years and it all goes hand-in-hand with having a wildlife garden. The vegetable garden is important to me for the flavour of fresh food and for knowing what has

Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart suggests 7 ways to promote wellbeing and boost results with a more connected approach to your garden