How do you know when to pick pears?

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

KITCHEN GARDENER

The harvests are now coming in thick and fast. A quick check of last year’s records show that we gathered 150 per cent more in July than June; a significant contribution being greengages on the allotm

Tomatoes In the freezer Cooked tomatoes freeze very well – make a big batch of fresh pomodoro or arrabbiata sauce and portion it up for the freezer. Make a preserve Try a spiced tomato chutney, tomato

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

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