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Make the most of our late spring...

It may be a late spring this year – but wise gardeners make good use of the extra preparation time. Use our video tips and advice to get ahead with digging the soil, preparing seedbeds and mulching so you're ready to go the moment the warmer weather arrives. And use our A-to-Z of fruit and veg to plan sowing indoors and out.

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On the allotment

New veg on the block

What happens when you cross good old Brussels with sweet, sturdy kale? Brukale, the result of 20 years' painstaking breeding and the newest vegetable on the block.

On the veg plot... 

Down on the veg plot Sally Nex finds reasons to be cheerful, from mouthwatering new potatoes chitting on the windowsill to nicely chilled fruit, despite this testing spring weather.

Latest recipes

Perfect pesto

From perfect pesto to tasty treats, our recipe section has ideas and inspiration for your kitchen garden.

Tasty veg crumbles

We have lots of recipes to tantalise your tastebuds all year round. These fun children's recipes are easy to make and taste fantastic too.

Growing with kids

Growing ideas and tips

Sow nasturtium flowers now for later in the year and plant early potatoes for a tasty treat! We have loads of ideas to help get your kids growing with you.

Decorate a 'ladybird' ...

From decorating a pebble to make a lovely ladybird to sowing flowers and veg - here's our checklist of things to do in the garden this month.