Growing tomatoes from seed is ... and polytunnels offer the best conditions in the UK for producing a summerlong feast of tomatoes. But outdoor ripened fruit can be worth waiting for.

In the UK in January, examples are lettuce ... Of course, some gardeners are lucky enough to still have the odd tomato growing by November if they have a greenhouse. There's little carbon ...

In the UK in January examples are lettuce ... Of course, some gardeners are lucky enough to still have the odd tomato growing by November if they have a greenhouse. There's zero carbon footprint ...

Growing bags are an ideal way to grow tomatoes, aubergines ... but are also perfect in a sunny spot outdoors. Loosen the compost in the bag by shaking and kneading it like a pillow.

Better still, it doesn't matter whether you already know how to grow tomatoes or not ... environment (greenhouse or outdoor) and your personal taste preferences. Early-maturing varieties can be ...