Soil, structure and timing sit at the heart of the spring garden. Long before the first sowings take hold, there is a quieter, more deliberate phase of preparation that determines everything that follows. This is the moment to read the ground, to understand its readiness, and to shape the season ahead with intent rather than urgency.

You can plant potatoes into early May, extending your cropping season. It all depends on your soil conditions. Let Chris Smith explain…