The English Home

Nurture A FEAST

Tending fruit and vegetables from seed to plate is a life-affirming experience. Positive, creative and indicative of the changing seasons, it is a satisfying journey where even the most modest of plantings can result in a delicious harvest ideal for sharing with loved ones, friends and neighbours. A chance to try out culinary favourites, be seduced by unusual, decorative crops or to make new, tasty discoveries, there are endless opportunities to get growing.

GETTING STARTED

“My advice would be to grow what you like to eat,” says Rob Smith, product development manager for Suttons. “If you are a fiend for fruit, make space for a dwarf fruit tree and a few containers with berries; or if you prefer carrots and parsnips, make sure to

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