Perfect plum jam

✔ Use any spare growing space for successional sowings of fast-growing radishes. I like ‘Rainbow Mix’, as you get a lucky-dip surprise when harvesting them for salads or roasting as a BBQ side dish. ✔

The arrival of British strawberries in the shops is a moment worth savouring and these joy-bringing recipes are just the way to do it

Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering

Neatly trained fruit trees enable you to pack more produce into your garden, offering fresh-picked flavours paired with stylish horticultural design

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 400g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm pieces400g strawberries, hulled and halved if large85g sugar1 tbsp plain flour250g mascarpone (optional)1 orange, zest

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors