Sweet escape

If you know where to look and what to do with it, profound pleasure can be gleaned from foraging autumn’s hedgerow bounty, says John Wright

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

Bob suggests some trees and shrubs that provide edible treats for gardeners and wildlife

It’s no accident that treacle tart is beloved at Hogwarts, where students enjoy the best of British foods. This economical, comforting pudding was a cornerstone of high tea across the country in the 1

Living well for a healthy planet

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr