Grow your own

Thinking about growing your own food? We’ve got some top tips to help your produce flourish and great advice on how to get the best from your freshly grown ingredients

Gardener picking fresh ruhbarb from the Kitchen Garden at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk. — Gardener picking fresh ruhbarb from the Kitchen Garden at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk

What's in season in summer

What's in season: June

June is a high point for UK gardens. The first spring-sown crops are finally ready to harvest and the fruit bushes are full. Strawberries, cucumber, spinach and courgettes are just some of the delicious fruit and veg coming into season.

What's in season: July

Summer is fully underway and gardens, allotments and growing spaces are full of fresh produce. Beetroots, cabbages, courgettes, tomatoes, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries are just some of the fruit and veg that can be enjoyed at this time of year.

Harvesting potatoes in the Kitchen Garden at Ham House, London

What's in season: August

August is an abundant month for so many different vegetables, including cucumbers, one of Britain's favourites. Find out from our gardening experts which fruits and vegetables are best to harvest or buy this month and get ready serve up a storm at home.