Of course, the best gifts are those that go on giving, and for plant lovers something rare and tasty such as my recently acquired finger lime tree will always be a win.
Just like the orange of Christingle and the lemons of St Clemons, it fruits through the Yule, but instead of golden or amber baubles its branches carry an abundance of elfin green lanterns the size and shape of a lozenge.
Like cherries and raspberries, they are what’s known as ‘non-climacteric’, meaning they don’t ripen once picked. But wait until they come away from the thorny branches with the slightest touch, and they’re packed with sparkling fleshy pearls of flavour that pop deliciously on the tongue. The taste is amazing – like an aromatic-packed gin and tonic with a Key lime pie twist at the end.
Bu hikaye Amateur Gardening dergisinin December 19 - 26, 2020 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Amateur Gardening dergisinin December 19 - 26, 2020 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters