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How to make your own plant supports and protection that are easy, cheap and full of charm
Ideas for homemade plant supports using natural materials, to give plants support and protection during the growing season.
These are the top seed suppliers you need to be buying from for your online seed order this year
If you're looking for inspiration for your next crop of flowers, herbs and vegetables, take a look at our recommended seed suppliers this year
No-dig expert Charles Dowding recommends the best winter vegetables to grow
Organic vegetable grower, Charles Dowding chooses his favourite vegetables to grow in the garden or allotment in winter and offers his advice for getting the most from your crop. Photography Andrew Montgomery
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What is soil? You may think you know, but there's a lot going on under your feet
Think of your garden soil as a living organism that needs gentle handling and you will reap the benefits in healthier plants, urges no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowding
Wondering what no-dig gardening is? Let the expert explain
Generations of gardeners have been told that digging is the best way to prepare soil for planting – but that’s a myth, according to grower Charles Dowding, who practises no dig gardening. Charles explains what no dig is and how it works
Spiced pumpkin pasties recipe
Autumn is a time for comfort food, and home-made pastry with a sticky filling fits the bill. Here is a recipe for seasonal pumpkin pasties by Jojo Tulloh, illustration by Sarah Young
Where and how to celebrate Apple Day
Celebrate the apple, one of Britain's best loved fruits. Launched in 1990 by Common Ground, Apple Day is now an annual autumn event. Photos Andrew Montgomery
How to grow pumpkins and squashes
There is a huge variety of winter squash and pumpkins out there, all easy to grow in an allotment or garden if you know how. If you want to grow pumpkins for next year, here's a few of our favourites, plus some extra advice on sowing and planting. Illustration Kerry Lemon
Mini greenhouses for your garden
Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity.
Cured mackerel with fenugreek potato salad recipe
The green leaves of summer are a wonderful source of inspiration for flavoursome dishes. Here is a fresh recipe for cured mackerel with a potato and fenugreek salad. Recipe from Jojo Tulloh, illustration by Sarah Young
17 timelessly elegant Victorian greenhouses and porch glasshouses for 2025
Check out our shortlist of the most stylish luxury glasshouses, Victorian-style greenhouses and top-end glasshouses with porches to transform your garden and growing possibilities in 2025
The best garden wheelbarrows
There's a big variety of wheelbarrow designs out there, so take a look at our guide to find the best options for you. We've listed plastic, metal and fabric versions too.
The best gardening knives for pruning and more in 2025
10 gardening knives for outdoor tasks
Anna Greenland's top crops for pots
Expert gardener Anna Greenland gives advice on how to grow delicious veg and herbs in a small space
15 stylish fruit cages for keeping your produce protected
A fruit cage is a practical and stylish way to protect your fruit and vegetables. We've selected 15 different fruit cages to keep birds and other pests at bay, so you can choose the right design for your garden.
The best gardening gloves and gauntlets for 2024
Keep your hands warm and protected with our pick of the best gloves for gardening
Growing apples: tips for how to grow apples
Head gardener at Gravetye Manor, Tom Coward gives his top tips for growing apples and advice on what apple cultivars to grow in a wild-style orchard. Words Tom Coward, photos Andrew Montgomery
Spiced parsnip and apple muffins recipe
The perfect cold-weather, healthy muffin snack using parsnip and apple that is both seasonal and delicious. Recipe from Stephanie Hafferty
Recipe for baked pears on a barbecue
A dessert recipe from Cleve West using pears and fragrant spices that can be cooked at a barbecue or an allotment
A delicious apple and tamarind chutney recipe
Preserving and fermenting home-grown fruit and vegetables is a savvy way of extending the season. If you find yourself with a glut of apples, think ahead and pickle yourself the perfect chutney.
Best hand cream for gardeners
Working in the garden is wearing on the hands. Here are the best hand cream options for gardeners
Huw Richards on his journey to gardening
Discover YouTube star Huw Richards and how he became Picture Andrew Montgomery
How to make a garden arbour and tunnel using natural materials
Inspiration and expert advice on how to make a garden arbour and tunnel using natural materials. Words Kristy Ramage and Jacky Mills, Photographs Jason Ingram
Shallot tart tatin and kale chorizo soup recipe from Riverford
Two delicious autumn recipes from Riverford that make the most of seasonal flavours. Words Guy Watson, photography Jason Ingram