Alan Titchmarsh's gardening tips

Keep it cheap

Q: Do you have any tips for saving money in the garden?

A: Just by gardening you're saving money, seeds are still great value for money. Gardening has always been ‘credit-crunch' friendly because you're growing your own - you don't cost your labour into growing vegetables. But the pleasure and comfort you get out of growing things is great therapy. There is great pleasure in picking something yourself, taking it inside, and cooking it. And getting it onto the plate within the hour means that your crops are sweeter - because the sugar hasn't turned to starch.