Hidden harvests

Parsnips roots will have reached full size by now, so you can begin harvesting them whenever needed. To get them out in one piece, loosen the soil around the roots with a garden fork beforehand, and i

We dig into the surprising journeys and quirky facts behind the crops that star in our festive feasts

Turnips don’t always steal the spotlight, but these roots are a winter staple worth celebrating. With creamy white flesh and purple-blushed tops, they belong to the cabbage family and are a surprising

Growing the Good Life is especially rewarding as we start to prepare for winter celebrations. Not only can we harvest food for the feast, but also berries, seedheads and foliage for festive decoration

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

A Victorian favourite, both the leaves and flowerheads ...