Edible exotics:: chickpeas

Pretty and productive, buy ready-grown plants to speed up harvests

• Also known as fava beans when dried, broad beans are at their best in the UK from late spring to late summer. Although originally from the Middle East, they’ve been grown in the UK for thousands of

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

For gardeners who have started the season a little later than most, or have experienced some growing disasters, fast-maturing crops are the perfect solution! For a regular supply of delicious edibles,

Sow tender crops now while plants have time to grow and crop later. Early-sown French beans and courgettes can run out of steam, so having fresh plants will extend the cropping period. They will germi

Here at GBF, we’ve long championed the importance of using good quality produce in your cooking. After all, how can you expect to create something delicious if you’re not using the very best ingredien