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Robin Powell

Bargain buy: pears have a variety of uses from pickling to jam.
Bargain buy: pears have a variety of uses from pickling to jam.Supplied

Almost gone

Sweet little currantgrapes are around for only a minutelonger.

Last chance

The summer pick of Australian asparagus will end soon. Find it among the Mexican imports. In March, both local and Mexican product will be replaced by imports from California and Washington.

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Best buy

Expect bargains in pears as the fruit from cancelled SPC canning contracts hits the market. Ready the preserving equipment and buy boxes for bottling, pickling and turning into chutney.

In the vegie patch

Re-boot the feeding program for rhubarb to bring on a big harvest for autumn pies, tarts and crumbles.

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