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Local potatoes are available at many Surrey farm shops and greengrocers, in all their filthy glory. But what sets a King Edward apart from a Duke of York, or a floury from a waxy? ALICE WHITEHEAD digs around Britain to find the über tuber.

Are crabapple trees under-rated for the smaller garden? Think about it – they are compact, show an abundance of fragrant, white blossom in the spring and by July, the flowers have been replaced by a plentiful supply of small, green fruit which ripens in the August sunshine to a pretty shade of deep pink.

Remember, your local Surrey butcher or specialist game stockist is a fabulous place to learn all about local game. Surrey is a county that is spilling over with riches when it comes to fresh meat and ingredients and these independent meat suppliers really know their subject, and usually love to be given a chance to share their expertise. So next time you visit your local Surrey butcher, go with a list of questions – you’re bound to discover something you didn’t know before, and will probably even find out about some cuts of meat you didn’t know existed!

Autumn is a rich time in the local food calendar – and Surrey never disappoints, offering more delights that you can shake a feather at. Here we look at that most pleasing local game bird - pheasant

Autumn is a plentiful time in the hedgerows of Surrey – local food at its best. It’s wonderful to see the berries and hips and it’s perhaps a shame that so much of Mother Nature’s bounty goes to waste, although it is important that plenty remains for the local animal and bird population. While wild blackberries are recognised by most people, another dark coloured berry that lurks in the hedgerows often goes unnoticed – or unrecognised. This is the sloe berry, and Surrey has many of these little gems if you know where to look. We have never seen them in local food shops, but if you hear of any, why not contact us?