(Prickly pear): Red cactus fruits ... They can be eaten fresh, used in desserts, or incorporated into savory dishes. Red currants are small, tart berries that grow in clusters.

Plant a currant bush and you'll soon be picking lots of plump berries. White, red and blackcurrants are perfect for a sunny or slightly shaded spot, and once established are really easy to look after.

They are full of vitamins and taste truly exquisite. Of course, I am talking about red currants, which are a delight for the ...