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Unlike the more familiar radish, which is grown for it's roots, the rat's tail radish is harvested for it's crunchy pods. They resemble chillies, but taste like a young rooted radish. Rat's tail radishes are quick to mature - you can expect

greenhouse and a cold frame, I’ll make early sowings and be virtually self-sufficient (at least in summer). I’ll be incredibly organised - as soon as I harvest one crop, another will be ready to plant in its place.I’ll sow several varieties of tomato - some

well watered. A fairly sheltered spot in full or part sun will suit them best. It's a good idea to make several sowings at two or three week intervals, to increase the potential harvesting period.Sugar snap pea seedsGood quality seed compostSmall pots

.AdamMake sure you plant your pumpkin in a patch of land you can spare for a few months – it takes about18 to 22 weeks between sowing and harvesting.Water regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times. The stress of drought causes the plant to make a greater

and ensure a perfect harvest. Many magic spells have been cast and incantations woven, but the weather can’t be changed.While we can do nothing to stop it being horrible, we can still find ways to keep ourselves busy. As I write, my garden is completely

first harvest. And by picking them just before you're about to eat you know they're can't be any fresher or full of goodness.Many are cut-and-come-again varieties, so by just picking the baby outer leaves as they develop the centre will be left