Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and raspberries are all coming into season over the next few months. Valentina Jovanovski looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut
… Soft fruit special: how to make the most of the … looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut Ripe, fresh and plentiful, the abundance of soft fruit is one of the best things about summer. …
Packed with helpful hints and detailed explanation, The Fruit Tree Handbook is a must-read for ‘top fruit’ enthusiasts, says Andy McKee
… The Fruit Tree Handbook Andy McKee | 3rd November 2011 Reviews Top Fruit Apples Pears Mulberries Medlars Gardening Orchards Trees Books fruit-tree-handbook.jpg Packed with helpful …
The pioneers behind Apple Day - Sue Clifford & Angela King of Common Ground - have recently published a handbook on community-owned fruit orchards. Here they give the Ecologist their top tips and advice on getting started
… Community Orchards Local Food Common Ground Fruit Sue Clifford Angela King … published a handbook on community-owned fruit orchards. Here they give the Ecologist … of tall trees changing with the seasons, fruit of many kinds, good soil and an array of …
What does Coca Cola’s 58 per cent share in one of the UK’s most distinctive and ethical brands mean for the future of the company? If you believe Innocent Drinks founder, Richard Reed, nothing but good. Peter Salisbury went to find out more
… on luxury items; among them, Innocent’s pure fruit smoothies. The company returned an … moment that we aren’t a business, we are a fruit distribution charity,’ says Richard … the meeting room of Innocent’s headquarters, Fruit Towers - in reality a slightly prosaic …
Offering the ultimate in locally produced food, Britain's farm shops are a culinary national treasure
… for four generations. Along with meat, fruit and vegetables, Newlyns also has an … business that began as one man selling fruit and vegetables out of a small hut at the … reared on the premises along with seasonal fruit and vegetables and fish sourced from …
Raspberries, mackerel and broad beans are all on the menu this month
… food has to rank near the top. Whether it’s fruit, vegetables or fish, it’s all around … of fibre and vitamins A and C. A versatile fruit, according to Gitsham, gooseberries are … are highly sought, but the soft, fragrant fruits grow throughout the UK. They can be …
Growing your own fruit and vegetables doesn’t have to involve huge amounts of space. As Hannah Corr explains, there are plenty of short cuts for city dwellers who want to get stuck in
… Community holding.jpg Growing your own fruit and vegetables doesn’t have to involve … Affairs [DEFRA], one in three of us now grows fruit and vegetables at home. And why not? Not … grapes and strawberries. Grow your own fruit Approximately 60 per of orchards have …
Fields of wasted crops lie testament to our fussy shopping habits and the refusal of supermarkets to stock edible but less-than-perfect-looking food
… to blame for supermarket rejection of 'ugly' fruit and vegetables? Sarah Bentley | 29th … Half-priced ugly apples David Mitchell is the fruit buyer at Waitrose behind the stores … a perfect solution (bags of twelve pieces of fruit were sold for the price of six), it …
Contrary to popular belief, composting is simple. What’s more, it’s also eco-friendly, cheap and utterly addictive. Hannah Corr shows you how to get started
… in your bin. Anything natural such as leaves, fruit, vegetables, wool or paper will slowly … you can still compost and give away the fruits of your labour to friends with gardens … compost. Grass, chopped up trees, vegetables, fruit peel, brown paper or even the dust from …
Migrant workers are vital for meeting the UK's demand for year-round fruit and vegetables. But despite improvements since the Morecambe Bay tragedy, allegations of poor conditions and abuse in the horticulture sector persist. Andrew Wasley reports
… for meeting the UK's demand for year-round fruit and vegetables. But despite improvements … in order to earn a living harvesting British fruit and vegetables. But Irena says her … found work at another Kent farm supplying fruit and vegetables to supermarkets but says …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… Living istock_000010343670xsmallcrop.jpg Fruit and veg: the lighter choice If the … puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are …
The documentary Bananas! highlighted plight of Nicaraguan banana plantation workers who brought a legal case in the US against the use of a banned pesticide DBCP by the Dole Food Company. Tom Levitt reports
… was a david versus goliath story. The biggest fruit company in the world sued a film-maker … 1977 for causing male sterility but Standard Fruit - now Dole - continued to use the … more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade …
Packed with useful advice, Nicky Scott’s ultimate guide to compost is essential reading for professional and amateur gardeners alike, says Mark Newton
… system, be that simply compositing uncooked fruit and vegetable peelings and so on, to … READ MORE... REVIEW The Fruit Tree Handbook Packed with helpful hints and detailed explanation, The Fruit Tree Handbook is a must-read for ‘top …
Taking into account the limited space available to the urban gardener, Clift and Cuthbert have produced a tome that’s perfect for the inner city horticulturalist, says Andy McKee
… evidence of the major health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption, physical … authors have concentrated on a selection of fruit, vegetables and herbs that are simple to … includes low-income families. Growing fruit and vegetables is a big subject, and …
Keith Abel might not be much of an eco-warrior but he’s revolutionised the organic groceries sector – and made a mint in the process, says Peter Salisbury
… June 2011 Ethical Living Organic Vegetables Fruit Meat Abel & Cole Green Business … which became the UK’s best-known organic fruit and veg delivery service, Abel & Cole; a … it right back to basics: we are brilliant at fruit and veg but we have got very confused at …
One of the most useful eating guides around, website Eat the Seasons includes everything you’ve ever wanted to know about eating seasonally and more
… and ‘In Season’ and subdivided again into fruit, vegetables, fish, fungi and meat, … a range of illnesses GREEN LIVING Strange fruit: 8 tempting ideas from the orchard to …
Make your garden into a magical place during the cold months with berries, coloured bark and winter-flowering plants
… – some plants (such as roses, hedging and fruit bushes) are best bought as ‘bare root’ … plant them between November and March. Prune fruit – cut back fruit trees or bushes. But leave wall-grown …
Beetroot, apples and carrots are all part of October’s culinary repertoire. Top chef, Theresa Webb of the Kitchen Buddy Culinary School picks her favourites
… descends, the last batch of summer ripened fruit and vegetables are finally ready to be … potassium. Both, say Webb, combine well with fruit and vegetables. Apples They say one a … mass of vitamin C is only the start of this fruit’s nutritional value. Apple skins also …
More than £800,000 has been raised towards the cost of setting up a unique farm - complete with green houses, polytunnels, irrigation system, woodland, orchards and a shop - that could help meet the capitals' future food needs
… apple press, cider making, community feasts, fruit preservation, a bakery, campsite and an … HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE CASE STUDY: growing fruit and veg in the city A host of communal … Persuading your local station to plant fruit trees Armed with just a good idea and …
If the festive season has left you a pound or two overweight, a detox could be just what you need. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way
… puddings with plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables, lean chicken and fish, … stodgy Yuletide treats. Raw vegetables and fruit are a great source of enzymes, which are … provides nutritional benefits too. Try fresh fruits such as pomegranate, blueberries and …
Artichokes, squash and Padrón peppers are all on the menu in September, says Henry Gass
… end of harvest and is a bountiful time for fruit and vegetable fans. With summer’s last … but just as spectacular is September’s wild fruit and nut free-for-all, with blackberries, …
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best
… Top pick: The Days Cottage stall offers great fruit juices made from local apples, pears, … go to help the struggling Gloucestershire fruit industry, which has seen 50 percent of … the Welsh Bakery, whose pancakes and fresh fruit make up what is quite possibly the …
From animal welfare concerns to pesticide-hungry cereals, eating breakfast isn’t always planet-friendly. Sella Oneko explains why
… is jam, which can be made using foraged fruit as well as produce you’ve grown or … plenty of tips on getting the most from your fruit. READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Behind the … more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade …