Berry boost

Can I save work by pruning and harvesting blackcurrants? In theory, yes you can prune the blackcurrants as you harvest, cutting out one third of the shoots, choosing the oldest ones, to near the base

It’s just the right time for annual and perennial types to crop perfectly

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KITCHEN GARDENER

Beetroots are delicious when young and tender. Look under the leaves to check the root size – ideally, you want to harvest when they’re the size of a golf ball or a little bigger. This may mean just t

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour