The taste of summer

In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow on allotments, in greenhouses or even in patio pots. The extensive range of varieties available to gardeners in the UK means that there’s something t

Skip the supermarket and see how easy it is to grow the most nutritious crops for heart, brain and immunity health, right on your own doorstep

Steve Newland looks back on his allotment history -and his growing obsession with unusual tomatoes

If winter rains have made your garden off limits, it’s time to explore growing in a space where you can cheat the seasons – and escape to a new world