Allan Jenkins on gardening
Harvest gold and a chance to mooch on the plot
July brings some high summer crops to savour
The year’s halfway mark is a good time to sit back and take stock
There is still months of light and growth ahead, but passing the summer solstice is a moment to appreciate the growing year so far
Happenstance can be a great gardening inspiration
Whether it’s an impulse buy or a late-night rescue, growing’s accidental successes can give a very particular pleasure
Long summer days in Denmark remind me of Devon
Visiting the summerhouse with all its abundance takes me back to my childhood roots by the West Country coast
A holiday means the plot will have to manage without me
A two-week break with the family is wonderful, but part of my heart will be with the seedling and young plants starting out on the allotment
As midsummer approaches, the garden makes a bid for glory
These are the days of wonder when it comes to growing, and things that reach upwards have their own special appeal
A family gathering to grow – and laugh
An annual birthday get together revolves around the best things in life
Eats shoots and leaves: the problems with pests
The flowers are blooming and everyone’s loving the first signs of warmer weather in the garden, especially the birds and slugs
Welcome May, the month to get growing
There are early crops to harvest, time to plant out and sow. Tread carefully though, there may be frost in places
Family shopping at the garden centre
It’s time to seek out brighter summer colour for windowboxes and terrace pots
The plots thicken
The broad beans are in, our giant sunflowers sown. The growing year starts here. By Allan Jenkins
Favourite flowers and moles making merry
A trip back to Denmark brings much-needed colour and poignant plantings
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
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
In praise of patience for the gardener
As spring arrives and the gardening year kicks off, there is still time to stand and stare
Springtime on the allotment
The allotment year begins with Howard’s hazel poles while early birds keep us company
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
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
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
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
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