Behind the garden gate

Although the garden may hold less appeal for some when rain is lashing the windows and temperatures are down in single figures than in those hopeful, sun-warmed days of spring, there is a lot to be sa

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

Broad beans: Start these seeds now and in a few months time you will be able to enjoy an early harvest. Cauliflowers: Sow early summer types now and place under a cold frame to offer them some protect

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Chris Collins from Garden Organic explains how to extend the harvest with great hardy greens to sow now

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS