But autumn is just as important as spring and ... but leafy crops can put on plenty of growth in the time remaining. Leaf varieties to sow outdoors include: pak choi (tatsoi) varieties, mizuna ...

For pots, good choices include Acer palmatum var. dissectum, a dome-shaped tree whose mid-green leaves turn golden in autumn. The varieties ‘Sango-kaku’, whose leaves turn to butter yellow in ...

Having houseplants in your home is a great way to add a natural aspect that makes it a more relaxing environment.

Spinach can either be sown in spring for a summer crop, or in the autumn for leaves to pick over winter. Choose your varieties carefully – some are ideal for spring sowing and others for autumn.