Vegetables

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

Keep your hands warm and protected with our pick of the best gloves for gardening

Ideas for homemade plant supports using natural materials, to give plants support and protection during the growing season.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity.

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

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

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.

10 gardening knives for outdoor tasks

Expert gardener Anna Greenland gives advice on how to grow delicious veg and herbs in a small space

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.

Working in the garden is wearing on the hands. Here are the best hand cream options for gardeners

Two delicious autumn recipes from Riverford that make the most of seasonal flavours. Words Guy Watson, photography Jason Ingram