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Summer is just getting going – but this is precisely the time when you need to be thinking about winter. Because if you want to be harvesting your own crispy-fresh, home-grown veg when it’s cold outside then mid-June is when you can leap into action. While tomatoes, courgettes and cucumbers are growing it’s the start of the key sowing period for many winter vegetables.

Salad leaves are a truly multi-talented garden crop – they can be tender, spicy or crispy, ranging from classic lettuces and rocket salad across an astonishing range of different varieties, leaf shapes and flavours. Some are great for growing a quick crop in spring – others will survive the first frosts and give you fresh green leaves through into winter. In this post we’re taking a look at twelve different salad categories

Imagine your garden being full of fresh vegetables all year round.  The secret? A continuous planting plan, good crop rotation and effective plant combinations. The never-ending veg plot is a concept you can apply anywhere, whether you’re growing in a raised bed, a traditional vegetable patch or a balcony garden.

A natural garden is more than just a sea of flowers in bloom – it’s a mini-oasis, full of life, where bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects can come and find food. For your garden to be a festival of floral gorgeousness this summer you need to sow the right flower seeds now. Here are some fabulous flowers you can still sow through into May!

Late April onwards is the perfect time for starting squashes, courgettes and cucumbers indoors – on a windowsill or in a greenhouse. These warmth-loving species need sufficient time to develop into strong young plants before mid-May when the last frosts are over and they can be planted outdoors.

Thinking about tomatoes this early in the year? Absolutely! Choosing the right variety plays a key role in producing a great harvest. With a little bit of planning you can start your plants early – and look forward to a bumper tomato season.