Allan Jenkins on gardening

There are dark days ahead, so think forward to May. By Allan Jenkins

Returning to the plot after a two-week isolation, it’s hard to tell who has missed who the most, says Allan Jenkins

Winter brings with it a new to-do list in the garden, says Allan Jenkins

It’s a simple piece of land by the sea but we wanted to add to the aesthetics. By Allan Jenkins

The Danish plot requires plenty of wood work at this time of year, but we still had time to enjoy the changing of the seasons, says Allan Jenkins

Life on the plot is slowing with cooling soil and darkening days. By Allan Jenkins

As the days dim, it’s time to tidy, dig and maybe sow for spring, Allan Jenkins

Everything is slowing down, but there are chores to do, and moments of magic to come, says Allan Jenkins

The order of the plot is disrupted by a colour clash from self-seeded fennel, amaranth and orache

It’s easy to harvest seeds from plants you’ve love this year – just keep them organised, says Allan Jenkins

Autumn approaches, so harvest, save seed and give quiet thanks, says Allan Jenkins