Spring has finally sprung… If you’re not locked out of your garden, it’s finally time to get sowing, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022
Bringing the outside inside Forced to isolate, there is much comfort to be taken from flowers on the table, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022
The spring equinox marks a turning point Welcome back to the prime days of rising sun, longer days – and time for tea outside, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2022
Spring is in the air – and my flowers are blooming Blossom is starting to fill our parks and gardens with welcome colour, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022
Start small: why growing from seeds is the best way to garden Buying a plant in a pot gives instant gratification, but there’s much more satisfaction to be had from growing from seed. It’s simple, cheap, and even free if you save your own The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022
The allotment has been shut for far too long… Here’s what I’ve missed the most. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022
Moles, cats and runaway roses The moles have been at their destructive best, a feral ginger tom comes visiting and the roses need to be tamed, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2022
Locked out of the plot… All we can do is wait and hope. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2022
Late frosts and early planting on the plot February can be a cruel month, don’t rush to sow outdoors just yet, says Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022
The sweet solace of a roof terrace Our outdoor space at home is an inspiration while the allotment is closed. By Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022
Winter chores include keeping the birds well fed A woodpecker is one of the regular visitors at this time of year, and it’s as hungry as all the other birds in the garden, finds Allan Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2022