Spring

October gardening jobs

September 2016

No matter where you garden, JUSTIN RUSSELL's timely advice will keep your plot healthy and productive.

Spring seed sowing 101

August 2016

Confused about which seed to sow where? Not sure which potting mix to use? JUSTIN RUSSELL has you covered.

Creating a wicking bed

July 2016

Spring is almost sprung so now’s the perfect time to make a wicking bed to keep your plants well watered.

Size matters in the hen house

October 2015

Good things come in small packages when it comes to bantam fowl, writes JESSAMY MILLER.

Best in show

October 2015

JESSAMY MILLER says poultry shows are not only for the birds.

Eat your words

October 2015

'Granny skills' enthusiast REBECCA SULLIVAN plots a food revolution with the legendary Alice Waters.

Weekend jobs in Spring

October 2015

Got anything planned for the long weekend? JUSTIN RUSSELL says scrap 'em, and spend the weekend enjoying three straight days of gardening bliss instead.

October is a funny old month. In many climate zones, it feels like October has said goodbye to spring but hasn't quite embraced summer. Not to worry, No matter where you garden, JUSTIN RUSSELL says it's time to get cracking. Check out his tips for what you can plant this month.