The new allotment
Taken on a new allotment? Ryan Lewis shows how to get your plot up and running in time for the growing season
The new allotment: The school of hard knocks
When it feels like everything on the plot is out to defeat you and your precious crops, take heart: learning to pick yourself up and carry on after a failure is a vital skill for a plot holder, says Ryan Lewis
The new allotment: fancy a brew?
Comrey tea is a great feed for your plants and costs nothing to make - the only trouble is the smell, writes Ryan Lewis
The new allotment: a change will do you good
Crop rotation is key when planning what to plant where on your allotment, writes Ryan Lewis
The new allotment: choosing what to grow
Exotic oca, or traditional cabbage? Let your veg selection reflect your personality, says Ryan Lewis
The new allotment: soil improvers
Treat your soil well and it will reward you with a bumper crop, writes Ryan Lewis
The new allotment: the evil weeds
Battling weeds on a new allotment seems like a neverending battle, but relax, Ryan Lewis is here to help
The new allotment: starting out
Got a plot at last? Ryan Lewis guides you through the processes and pitfalls