Cherries beat lingerie in sexy gift stakes

In now: The first honey gold mangoes will arrive this week from Katherine and Mataranka in the Northern Territory. This season's harvest is expected to be up one-third on last year.

At its best: In mediaeval Belgium a gift of cherries offered the same kind of invitation that might be made now with racy lingerie. Now that they are so tasty, should we bring back the cherry as carnal currency?

Best buy: Pick your own nectarines and peaches this weekend (November 29-30) at the Silm family's Cedar Creek Orchard in Thirlmere. Bookings required, 4681 8457.

In the vegie patch: Pick off and bin brown lower leaves of tomato plants.

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