A life in the garden

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

Diana Yates is planning self-sufficiency into her plot with a new kitchen garden that will provide produce all year round – and serve up sustenance for the soul, too

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

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

As July unfolds in the UK, the allotment is typically bursting with life and for people like us who love to grow their own food, we are now finally seeing the rewards of all those hours that we put in