Want to add a hint of the Mediterranean to your garden? It may seem unlikely in the UK, but there are hardy plants that look like they belong in southern Italy. They can cope well in UK gardens given the right amount of attention and planted in the right place. Follow the tips below and watch your Mediterranean flowers and trees thrive.

The beauty of smoked fish is that a little can go a long way and fish cakes are equally at home as a cosy meal or accompanied by salad leaves as an elegant starter.