ORCHARD : Raspberry canes that have finished fruiting can be cut right back to the base; leave the strong new green canes standing, tying them loosely to the wire at 50 cm intervals. Kiwi vines are putting out long summer laterals: pinch each one back to five leaves beyond the last fruit, redirecting energy into swelling rather than length.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Early evening is the right moment to transplant aubergine plants still waiting for a permanent spot — settle them in at 50 cm in the row with 60 cm between rows, then water slowly at the base. Sweet pepper plants benefit from a handful of mature compost worked shallowly around the root zone to sustain fruiting into September. Remove yellowing lower leaves from cucumber plants to improve airflow and slow mildew.