Food and Drink

Does being prepared for emergencies mean stocking up on dismal tinned food? Not necessarily. We look at growing your own food – for emergencies, for self-sufficiency, or simply for fun. To great media alarm, the Government recently announced a campaign to prepare the UK for emergencies. This follows a recommendation from

Have you ever thought about growing your own food? To reduce food bills, or for the joy of using a few fresh basil leaves or a tomato that has real tomato flavour? We asked the Clarion's resident horticulturist, Amandine Lepers-Thornton for her tips on starting out, whether you