You might not think of December as being a time for growth in the garden. But there are a number of flower and vegetable varieties that can be sown now – either outside directly into the soil, in a greenhouse or using a heated propagator. Read on for recommendations on what to grow, plus tips on achieving the best results.

As the air cools and nights lengthen, gardens can provide vital support for a host of animals. Our top November wildlife gardening jobs will help you create a heaven for the harsher months ahead.

While the days may be getting shorter, sowing in November is a great way to get ahead, bringing harvest times forward and saving you precious time in spring. Whether it’s flowers, fruit, or vegetables, here’s a roundup of our favourites seeds to sow this month – plus top tips on how to plant them.

Unfortunately, our warmer months are now over.  Now is the time to prepare the garden for Autumn and helping it recover from the summer heatwave.  

2022 has been a difficult growing season with record temperatures and lower-than-average rainfall.  We have however, seen bumper harvests.  In the Autumn articles, I’ll talk through some of our successes in 2022, jobs for the next month as well as recommending a selection of Stiga products for your gardens.

As the first frosts strike and beautiful autumn colours appear, you know October has arrived. Growth is slowing down, but there are plenty of jobs to keep you busy. Read our tips on what to tackle this month as you prepare your garden for colder weather.

From flowers to vegetables, October is a great time to make early sowings and plantings. Here’s a list of our favourite seeds to sow this month for a head start on the year ahead – plus top tips on how and where to plant them.

Early Autumn isn’t too late to plant or sow seeds. And many crops do really well when started in September – producing earlier harvests next spring and summer. Check out our tips on what to grow, and planting methods.