Thin apples and other fruits

Growing and harvesting fruit is a very rewarding experience, and there is nothing like biting into the first crunchy apple or succulent plum of the season. However, consideration should go into planni

I ‘summer pruned’ my apples and pears in July and they have started to send out shoots -should I remove them? Summer pruning is somewhat tricky, especially in a summer like this. The rather broad advi

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

I want to get started with an autumn clean up on the plot and in my greenhouse soon. What jobs should I be prioritising at this time of year? After all the hard work throughout the year, it can be rea

There’s something deeply satisfying about harvesting your own fruit and veg: a vindication, if you like, of all the work that went into sowing and growing them. I still love the words of the harvest h