Apricots

THIS MONTH Growing raspberries

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KITCHEN GARDENER

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

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

I’ve always loved figs. My first experience of growing them was when I was in my early twenties working in the fruit department at RHS Wisley. We grew lots in containers in the polytunnel, and I remem