Grow Your Own  |  May 2013
50 savvy tips to save you pounds on the plot plus the 10 best pumpkins and winter squashes. Celebrate summer with expert guides to tomatoes, French beans and carrots. Alys Fowler grows parsnips for tender, finger-sized roots. Or, try something out of the ordinary with James Wong's new series on exotic crops, starting with the tiny but tasty cucamelon. Don't worry if you didn't have chance to start a large batch of veg this spring. We discover how plug plants can fill the gaps on your plot or replace plants nibbled by pests. Summer's also the season for crisp, crunchy salads. Jane Perrone explains how we can enjoy regular pickings with next-to-no effort. Discover which of her favourite perennial plants will produce leaves year after year following a single sowing.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Grow Your Own May 2013.