Grow your own advent calendar

I love the autumnal colours of October, but it’s a busy month as my, my brother’s and one of my nieces’ birthdays are in this month. It can, therefore, be an expensive month, which is why I love to gi

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

Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart explains how to save money and boost future results with the seed harvest this autumn

The next few weeks are a crucial time, says Lucy Hutchings , to make the most of this season and prepare for the coming year

September for me marks the beginning of the gardening year. While many think spring is the start, now is the time to plan for next year and beyond. The bulb catalogues have been delivered to my front

Collecting seeds is satisfying, pocket friendly and fun