A Sweet Surprise: Britain's Gardens are Bursting with Juicy Strawberries Gardeners and fruit lovers alike are in for a treat this summer as the UK's strawberry crop has reached an all-time high, thanks to favorable weather conditions. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the cooler and wetter spring has led to an earlier but smaller harvest of sweet and succulent strawberries. While the yield may be smaller, the quality is unparalleled, with many gardeners reporting their strawberries to be the sweetest and most flavorful in years. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just a fan of a classic strawberry shortcake, this bumper crop is a welcome treat for everyone.
Weather this year has encouraged smaller but earlier cropping of sweet and bountiful fruit in gardens, RHS saysIf your bowl of strawberries and cream tastes particularly sweet this year, you’re not mistaken.It is a bumper summer for strawberries, with the recent weather conditions making them more abundant and delicious than ever, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Continue reading...