EDIBLE PLANTING

Growing our own veggies and herbs is a real joy – but what if we don’t have much space? The answer is to go vertical with a balcony planter – it’s also a great way to introduce a bit of greenery to a bare wall.

Multi-tier Balcony garden planter, £82.95, Vigaroot at DT Brown

Place your planter outside the kitchen door so everything is within easy reach when you’re cooking Chef’s companion