View from the farm: april

Despite the vagaries of the weather, harvest is upon us again, says Joe Stanley

Although some areas of Britain have been cooler ...

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Rania, a mother of three from Ramallah in the West Bank, farms in the shadow of the separation wall. Her small plot of courgettes, cucumbers, mint and parsley is the family’s only source of income – w

Scoop up armfuls of seasonal fruits, foliage and flowers – from your local farm shop or garden – to create colourful displays and toasty treats

It might be due to the popularity of Clarkson’s Farm , an increased concern for food provenance or the desire to have a lifestyle overhaul, but interest in smallholdings is on the rise, says Arabella Youens