25 OCTOBER 2008, Page 79

Q. May I pass on a tip to readers? Now

is the time of year to plant soft fruit bushes. Blackcurrants are a superfood and, if the berries are frozen, a few bushes will provide a whole family’s vitamin C needs throughout the winter of 2009. Think of the savings on supermarket juices.

G.W., Wiltshire A. Thank you for this tip.