Small but mighty: Wicked Leeks issue 6 is out now

Cover star, Jyoti Fernandes, tells of the small producers standing up for their rights, while elsewhere we explore climate-friendly eating and how to eat seasonal in spring.

Treasures of the deep

The murky world of deep sea mining threatens both rare biodiversity and longstanding carbon stores in the race to find minerals for electric vehicles. Anna Turns investigates.

How we eat can change the world

Until now I have been gentle in my approach to asking people to shift how they eat, to put plants at the centre of their plates, writes food writer Anna Jones.

Brexit brings chaos to small business

Brexit has left small businesses reeling as new trade rules mean exports to Europe have ceased in some sectors, while others face thousands in new weekly paperwork costs.

Make your own spring drinks

Wow friends at garden gatherings or treat yourself to a homemade brunch cocktail with these three spring drinks from mixologist Gem Stadden.

How to cook veg on open fire

BBQs aren’t only the home of steaks and popping bangers; fresh seasonal veg can be just as happy above a pile of glowing embers. Here's how to cook veg over an open fire.

How to reduce your carbon footprint

Switching energy, choosing an ethical bank, shifting your diet and choosing green transport can all help reduce your carbon footprint.

Net zero and natural habitats

Could the huge surge in interest in net zero help restore our depleted natural habitats while storing carbon? Nina Pullman investigates.

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Top five plant-based recipes for May

Liven up your May menus with these delicious springtime recipes for spinach, asparagus, carrots and sweet potato.

Five best picnic recipes

Whether you are enjoying time in your garden or out in the park, make an everyday lunch special and give yourself that real holiday feeling with these delicious picnic recipes.

Campaign for Brits to work on farms is dropped

Ineffective ‘Pick for Britain’ government campaign to recruit British workers for seasonal farm jobs during the pandemic has been axed.

Why citizens have more power than consumers

Citizen-led action is creating a cultural shift in how we relate to food and who has power and agency in the food system, writes Anna Cura.

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The man on a zero-carbon mission

From his first windmill to running a green empire, Ecotricity founder Dale Vince tells Jack Thompson why he thinks his Asperger’s is a superpower and his simple mantra to reach zero carbon.

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Seasonal eating: Asparagus and broad beans

As spring emerges, we celebrate the start of the Spanish season with these new recipes for asparagus and broad beans, ideal for the first post-lockdown get-togethers.

'Loud and clear' warning for Britain's trees

The first report into state of Britain’s trees finds non native species have increased while ancient woodland and wildlife faces a range of threats including climate and invasive diseases.