3 d. ago Eight expert tips for growing a bumper strawberry crop this summer

British strawberries are off to an exceptional start this season, buoyed by ideal growing conditions, according to British Berry Growers.

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4 d. ago Expert tips on growing the most strawberries you can this summer

It is strawberry season - here’s how to crop an abundant crop this year

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6 d. ago Paul Hollywood's ultimate seasonal pudding screams 'summer in a bowl'

Eton Mess is perfect for summer and Paul Hollywood's version, jam-packed with sweet strawberries, whipped creams and light homemade meringues, is the ultimate seasonal choice

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6 d. ago Strawberries stay fresher for longer when UK households skip common habit

Strawberries are the fruit of the spring and summer season, but they tend not to last longer than a few days - and experts say we're all unintentionally shortening their lifespan

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1 week ago Tomatoes and strawberries grow 'bigger and juicier fruit' with one kitchen item

Tomatoes and strawberries are fruits that evoke thoughts of summer sun - and you can maximise any potential harvest by making sure to properly fertilise them

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2 w. ago Real reason British strawberries will taste very different this summer

Strawberry lovers can expect to pick up an even more delicious punnet this season, with experts revealing that this springtime has provided the perfect conditions for the popular fragrant fruit to thrive

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2 w. ago ‘We’ve never seen anything like it’: Farmers astounded by strawberries hitting UK supermarkets this summer

It comes after the UK saw the sunniest April since records began in 1910

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2 w. ago UK households buying strawberries from Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S and more issued alert

Households are being warned of a so-called 'giant' bumper crop of strawberries in the UK this summer as growers say shoppers may struggle to fit the fruit in their mouths

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2 w. ago ‘Too big to fit in your mouth’: sunny spring delivers crop of ‘giant’ UK strawberries

‘Perfect’ weather conditions produce berries that growers say are between 10% and 20% bigger than usualThe UK’s sunny spring weather has provided “perfect” conditions to produce strawberries so big you “cannot fit them in your mouth”, UK growers have said.With nearly 20 years’ experience, Bartosz Pinkosz, the operations director at the Summer Berry Company, has “never seen anything like it”. The strawberries being harvested this month by the leading grower are whoppers thanks to the combination of lots of sunshine and cool nights. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Common sunflower mistake gardeners should avoid for healthy, vibrant plants

Sunflowers are relatively easy to care for which makes them a popular garden staple - but mistakes can cut their life short. An expert has revealed his top tips for growing this summer

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3 w. ago Gardening expert says one popular food item is 'very easy' to grow in your garden

Gardening expert Lucie Bradley has shared her top tips for growing one popular food item in your garden. She says it's perfect for beginners and will keep growing throughout the summer.

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