Growing the good life

The harvests are now coming in thick and fast. A quick check of last year’s records show that we gathered 150 per cent more in July than June; a significant contribution being greengages on the allotm

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Many have asked over the years whether the long school summer holidays were initially planned to coincide with farming tasks and harvest time. It’s certainly handy to be around for preserving the boun

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour

Beetroots are delicious when young and tender. Look under the leaves to check the root size – ideally, you want to harvest when they’re the size of a golf ball or a little bigger. This may mean just t

It’s just the right time for annual and perennial types to crop perfectly