The new good life

THIS MONTH Growing raspberries

Diana Yates is planning self-sufficiency into her plot with a new kitchen garden that will provide produce all year round – and serve up sustenance for the soul, too

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

Less is more when it comes to eating honey, says Rachel de Thample, whose River Cottage recipes celebrate and elevate nature’s “liquid gold”

Carrots are a veg box staple, and if you have a glut, you can transform them into a cool treat. These ice lollies can enjoyed by everyone as they’re dairy-free and so delicious, the kids won’t realise

A true summer fruit, currants are at their peak between July and August. Whether red, white or glossy black, these jewel-like fruits are well worth seeking out. Grown in clusters on trusses, each one