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Ripe strawberries and fresh lettuce in garden hand

First June harvest: lettuce, radish, strawberries and herbs ripe

June is harvest time. Lettuce sown in April now stands full, radish is ready, strawberries glorious. Learn when and how to harvest for best flavour.

8 min

Fresh hanging herbs in sunlight, ready for drying

Seasonal Tips

Drying herbs in August: preservation techniques and storage

August is peak month for herb harvesting. Learn how to harvest, dry and store herbs for use year-round.

8 min

Colourful kitchen garden with flowers among the vegetables in cottage style

Plant Combinations

Kitchen garden meets flower garden: edible and ornamental combinations

Discover how to combine vegetables, herbs and flowers in a productive and beautiful garden. From marigolds with tomatoes to lavender alongside lettuce.

4 min