Grow your own plums

Even a small country garden can contain an ‘orchard’ of trees and shrubs, so you can fill your fruit bowl with home-grown apples, pears, plums and more

Bob explains why we should all be growing pears if we have the room

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

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

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

Once your plants are spent, give them a tidy and create more plants too