As the UK's summer reaches its peak, gardeners have prime opportunity to sow and grow a range of vegetables and herbs.

Suffolk and north Essex farmers are scratching their heads about this year's harvest - still unsure about what to expect.

'Cucumbers are a wonderfully rewarding crop, and knowing when to harvest them is the key to enjoying them at their best. The ...

Shallots are mild, aromatic members of the onion family, usually planted in autumn. Harvest them in a couple months with ...

The vining pea harvest has kicked off and yields are variable, reflecting the variable rainfall. Pests are also on ...

There will be three full moons during the summer. And the sky this season has a number of bright stars that form easily ...

Rhubarb and asparagus that have been so valuable through spring can be fed and left to recover for next year.With beans and ...

Charles Dowding, an organic gardener with 40 years of experience, has taken to social media to share which seeds you can still sow in June in order to enjoy an autumn harvest ...

Peach harvest has begun early this year at Livesay Orchards in Porter. Jun 10, 2025 Jun 10, 2025 Updated Jun 11, 2025; 0 ...

Gardeners urged to 'start thinking about autumn' as key job looms Maintaining a thriving garden is not always easy, so early preparation always comes in handy. By Holly Kintuka , Audience Writer ...

Early harvest expected for most crops This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Wexford and Tipperary where sprayers are making their final passes through winter wheat and spring crops. Conor ...

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