Give figs a chance!

I’ve always loved figs. My first experience of growing them was when I was in my early twenties working in the fruit department at RHS Wisley. We grew lots in containers in the polytunnel, and I remem

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When thinking about growing pears, the first thing you will want to decide is which of the types you want to grow – dessert pears, or those for cooking. Dessert pears are sweeter while cooking types a

Who needs flowers? These leafy lovelies come into their own in the cooler months

Serves 4 Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min • 10 small figs • Squeeze lemon juice • 1 tsp caster sugar • 4 tbsp mascarpone to serve For the crumble top • 4 fig rolls • 50g plain flour • 20g soft brown