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Ready, steady, grow: the flower season gets into its stride
Up on the roof terrace, everything is starting to burst with pent-up spring potential
Allan Jenkins
14, Apr, 2024 @5:00 AM
Spring is here, and more light means more time in the garden
The gardener’s year has begun in earnest – we’ll step up with sowing, nurture sweet peas, keep an eye on pests and tackle weeds
Allan Jenkins
07, Apr, 2024 @5:15 AM
In praise of patience for the gardener
As spring arrives and the gardening year kicks off, there is still time to stand and stare
Allan Jenkins
24, Mar, 2024 @6:00 AM
Springtime on the allotment
The allotment year begins with Howard’s hazel poles while early birds keep us company
Allan Jenkins
17, Mar, 2024 @6:15 AM
Up at the allotment, spring is hopping along nicely
The narcissi and fennel are shooting, the neighbours clear the pond and, best of all, the frogs have returned to spawn
Allan Jenkins
10, Mar, 2024 @6:15 AM
How to stay sane in mad March
While southern gardeners might try their luck with outdoor sowing, those further north may be advised to leave it later
Allan Jenkins
03, Mar, 2024 @6:15 AM
Under sombre skies, we check in on the Danish meadow
Winter may linger here, but the arrival of the first primrose reminds us spring is close
Allan Jenkins
25, Feb, 2024 @6:15 AM
Of all the lessons in gardening, patience is one of the hardest
As the seasons slowly start to change, thoughts turn to the first rewards from the earth
Allan Jenkins
18, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
The gardening year slowly gets to its feet
Our London roof terrace shoots are appearing in pots, pointing the way to spring
Allan Jenkins
11, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM
I can’t stop myself buying colourful packets of seeds
There are bags and boxes and bowls scattered through the house. Is it clutter or the promise of beauty and happiness
Allan Jenkins
04, Feb, 2024 @6:15 AM
The 20 best recipes to put on toast – broken beans, creamy mushrooms, truffled leeks and more
From classics such as Nigel Slater’s prawn topping to Emily Kydd’s avocado and roasted chickpeas or Rebecca Bishop’s cherry amaretto jam, toast has never been so tasty – or varied
Allan Jenkins Compiled by Holly O'Neill
29, Jan, 2024 @8:00 AM
All is quiet and cold on the plot, but there’s work to be done
Frosted ground and freezing air have taken their toll, but a few hours work helps get things ready for the coming weeks
Allan Jenkins
28, Jan, 2024 @6:00 AM
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