DOING YOUR BIT NOW

Growing your own fruit and veg is something all gardeners can do, from pots of herbs on the windowsill – so you no longer need to buy forced supermarket seedlings – to a yearround veg plot. dedicated plot. But it’s not just what you grow – it’s how you do it that makes a difference. Even if you’re an experienced allotment holder, there are always new crop varieties to try and they might help you cope with plant problems without pesticides or get a bigger crop.

This month, we’ve put together more timely advice on our website to get you growing your own greener fruit and veg this year, whatever your growing experience

Hot-house farmed tomatoes are one of our highest carbon foods so grow your own, then cook and freeze sauces this year