Trade unions need to step up and force a turn in the policies of the labour movement to effectively confront the far-right threat, argues NICK WRIGHT
I GENERALLY try a final sowing of carrots in late summer or early autumn, in a spare tub filled with reused compost.
It sits in a sheltered position outdoors over the winter, and with luck there’ll be a reasonable crop of fairly small roots in February or March. It doesn’t always work, but when it does it’s a treat.
Unless you live in an area where winter is reliably early, it’s worth having a go at sowing all sorts of leftover seeds in August.
MAT COWARD says the heatwave is a testing time for gardeners — but he has some tips
More expensive by weight than gold, saffron is surprisingly simple to grow. MAT COWARD explains
MAT COWARD takes a look at some of the options for keen gardeners as we enter 2026
Commiserations if you failed this year, MAT COWARD offers six points which, if followed religiously, will ensure you succeed next year


