But the real spirit of summer is, of course, gin.A well-chilled gin cocktail on a deck, or patio, or anywhere with a good breeze, is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off from the summer sun.

Let us introduce Brazelberry “Raspberry Shortcake,” the world’s first bush-type raspberry. Developed for growing in patio containers, these compact plants produce delicious raspberries on 2 ...

O. ne of the most striking new offers in the 2015 mail order seed and plant catalogues is “the world’s first dwarf patio raspberry.” Thompson & Morgan (www.thompson-morgan.com; tel 0844 573-1818) ...