For too often this super food berry has had a reputation of being troublesome – needing acidic soil, cross pollination and patience before you get the first fruit – but it is worth the effort Growing blueberries isn’t as difficult as many would make out. They do certainly prefer an acid soil in a nice sunny or semi shaded position. And even …

A great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals, fresh figs have a long and illustrious history and make a great easy to grow addition to any garden. While even the best British summer will not guarantee figs to be as perfect as those found in their natural Mediterranean climate, they are still worth growing. A native to …