(within two to six weeks) you can pot the seed in a small planter with rich, peat free compost.With careful pruning and repotting for growth, your avocado plant can grow as tall as 20m high.It may not bear fruit within the first ten years – or ever – so

if you cannot eat organic all of the time, basics such as bread and meats that you eat regularly are a good place to start. Below, we list some of the foods to look out for when buying organic for your family:Meats:Beef, Chicken, PorkDairy:Milk, Cheese, ButterFruit

SpringAsparagus Try it steamed in pastaCherries A treat in packed lunchesNew potatoes Boil and serve with a little butter and chopped herbsPurple sprouting broccoli Stir-fry with soy sauce and sesame seedsRhubarb Delicious in crumbleSummerBlueberries Never better than in a pieCou...

facts about various fruit and veg and offers yummy concoctions. We love Peachy Princess and Frisky Frog Lollies.

of the Pick Your Own Farm Of The Year 2009, there are lots of different berries, plums and a good selection of veg here; there’s also a picnic spot. Tel: 020 8367 2035 or visit www.parksidefarmpyo.co.ukGarsons, Surrey With over 100 acres of fruit, vegetables

secret portion of fruit.Ingredients2 eggs225g (8oz) wholegrain flour3 tsp baking powder300ml (1/2 pint) apple juice1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped or 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for cookingTo serve400g (14oz) fresh

A nod to getting those cheeky little ragamuffins to eat some vegetables. This tempting rainbow slaw combines delicious fresh ingredients with bags of colour and crunchy texture. The creamy yoghurt dressing, combined with zesty fruit juices, adds a

? My dad. He sold fruit and veg for a living, and treated food as though it were gold.What was the first thing you ever cooked? A fried breakfast. My son, Jake, now makes a mean bacon and eggs.What’s your worst cooking disaster? I am not sure there have

, runner beans and sweetcorn are just some of the fruits and veg on the 30-strong picking list.Star attractions Naturally, those juicy strawberries are the big draw. Once you’ve stocked up, pay a visit to the Millets Farm Zoo, with its alpacas, ponies

all day. A portion of high-calcium food - good for strong bones and teeth. A great source is dairy, such as a yogurt, or for vegans try soya milk.2 portions of fruit and veg - try to give your cihld at least two of your child’s five-a-day with fresh