As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

When I was brought up in a tiny village in Hampshire in the 1950s and 60s, even the smallest cottages had gardens big enough for large vegetable plots. I remember one January day walking into a neighb

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

WITH SPRING AROUND THE CORNER, START GROWING SOME SEEDS FROM SCRATCH NOW TO ENSURE A PLANT-PACKED SUMMER GARDEN

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