the seasons/
one thing we do know is that, so far, the sun rises and the sun sets every day. seeds are planted, they grow and when they are ready they are harvested. there is a nice rhythm to this and in this fast moving world we try to remember all this about the seasons and when things grow at their best to ensure they aren't jet lagged by the time they end up on your plate.
it's not an exact science as sometimes other weather gets in the way but here are some starting points to provide some food for thought.
winter
december
brussels sprouts
jerusalem artichokes
cranberries
chestnuts
pomegranates
turkey
january
leeks
red cabbage
chard
kale
swede
oranges
lemons
february
cabbage
onions
chicory
rhubarb
mussels
broccoli
spring
march
carrots
parsley
spring onions
garlic
radishes
cauliflower
scallops
april
watercress
rosemary
spinach
crab
salmon
sea trout
may
asparagus
globe artichokes
rocket
young salads
broad beans
sorrel elderflower
jersey royal potatoes
summer
june
lettuce
mint
gooseberries
lamb
strawberries
mackerel
samphire
july
french/runner beans
peas
cucumber
apricots
redcurrants
fennel
nectarines
peaches
raspberries
lobster
august
beetroot
aubergines
courgettes
peppers
tomatoes
blueberries
start of the game season
winter
september
apples
blackberries
pears
duck
goose
plums
october
pheasant
grouse
damsons
figs
mushrooms
walnuts
november
venison
partridge
potatoes
sloes
parsnips
pumpkins
shallots