Growing the good life

Makes 10 x 340g jars INGREDIENTS ■ 1kg fresh vegetables chopped into small pieces ■ 1 tbsp sea salt ■ 1 tbsp coriander seeds ■ 1 tbsp cumin seeds ■ 1 tbsp fennel seeds ■ 1 tbsp mustard seeds ■ 1 tbsp

There’s something deeply satisfying about harvesting your own fruit and veg: a vindication, if you like, of all the work that went into sowing and growing them. I still love the words of the harvest h

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Sweetcorn fritters Mix 150g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 160ml milk together in a large bowl. Mix in 1 egg, 550g sweetcorn, 2 chopped spring onions, a small handfu

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

Here are 10 ways to make the most of your kitchen garden now