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and often.When crops fail, it's usually for one of three reasons: because they've been smothered by weeds; they've gone short of water and feed (which makes them tough, stunted or run to seed); or been infested by pests or disease.The big mistake that many

surprising. And since there are lots of them, and they’re very noisy, and messy, and untidy, it’s also hardly surprising that they’re not exactly welcomed. In fact, in Newhaven, they are regarded as a bit of a pest.Despite viral internet videos of gulls

Last week, Butterfly Conservation published a report called The State of Britain's Larger Moths 2013. It makes a depressing read, demonstrating a marked decline in the number of our larger moths over the last 40 years. The survey, conducted

or raised beds, because the plants are already as closely spaced as you dare).Pests and disease are more of a problem with closely spaced crops, so opt for modern pest- and disease-resistant varieties, where possible.Another good idea when space is tight