On your fruit & veg plot

The production of rice, baked beans and melons in the UK suggests a rosy future for the UK’s food self-sufficiency. But, asks Michael Barker, are such crops a sustainable solution or just an exercise in what’s possible?

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

FRUIT & VEG

Fancy growing something a bit unusual? Then give chickpeas a try. They need a sheltered, sunny site with free-draining soil. Warm the ground with cloches or fleece before sowing. If you have heavy cla

Long for fruit trees? Grow rich pickings without a vast outdoor space...