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Summer

Summer is peak harvest season across the UK, bringing strawberries, raspberries, cherries, tomatoes, courgettes, peas, beans, new potatoes, and fresh herbs. It is a time for salads, barbecues, preserving fruit, and visiting local farm shops and markets. Discover seasonal recipes, growing advice, and trusted local farmers offering fresh summer produce near you. Buy From Farmers Direct helps you enjoy food at its freshest while supporting British farmers and stronger local food systems.

The Complete Guide on How to Grow Tayberries

This raspberry-blackberry hybrid produces generous crops on most ordinary soil with minimal fuss. You’ll learn how to support, prune and harvest tayberries without the mistakes that cost yields.

How to Grow Marrows

Marrows get dismissed as watery and bland, but harvest them at 20-25cm and they’re delicate and delicious. You’ll learn exactly when to let courgettes keep growing and when to pick them.

From Seed to Plate: How To Grow Dwarf Beans

Dwarf beans don’t need stakes, produce heavily in small spaces, and tolerate unpredictable British summers better than their climbing cousins. You’ll learn their simple needs and common pitfalls.

How to Grow Fennel

Fennel is an acquired taste, but getting your materials and variety selection right makes growing it straightforward. You’ll learn which types suit British conditions and how to prevent bolting.

The Complete Guide on How to Grow Courgettes

A single healthy plant can give you twenty courgettes across summer, but they’re demanding when it comes to water, food and space. You’ll learn what went wrong if you’ve struggled before.

Looking for Allotments in London?

Waiting lists stretch for years in some London boroughs, but understanding how the system works and where to look can get you digging soil much faster than you’d expect.

From Seed to Harvest: Your Complete Guide on How to Grow Tomatoes

Our climate isn’t Mediterranean, but you can still harvest incredible tomatoes from a greenhouse, sunny wall or balcony pots once you understand what these adaptable plants need.

Pick Your Own Farms UK: 47 Verified PYO Sites & Expert Harvesting Guide (2026)

Sun-warmed strawberries picked at proper ripeness taste completely different from supermarket punnets. Get the most from your visit with strategies for choosing the best sites and peak times.

How to Grow Cucumbers: My Guide to Growing Proper Cucumbers

Shop-bought cucumbers are bred for shelf life, not flavour, but once you understand the difference between greenhouse and ridge varieties, you can grow crisp, tasty cucumbers at home.

How To Grow Strawberries in Any Garden

You don’t need acres of space or greenhouse equipment, just an understanding of what these forgiving plants actually need and the common pitfalls to avoid in containers, beds or hanging baskets.

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