In my capacity as Harrod Horticultural's 'Ask the Expert' - and that's not a self-proclaimed moniker, it's been bestowed upon me - I receive a plethora of enquiries and queries covering the whole spectrum of fruit and vegetable growing.

One such recent enquiry was from Jo Newton, who asked for advice on her fig tree. You can read Jo's question - and of course my answer in our 'Ask the Expert' section of the website but in the meantime, I thought but might be interested in Jo's own site - especially with Christmas approaching at break-neck speed and your mind bereft of unusual ideas for presents!