fter months of preparation, the summer harvest kicks in at Tresillian in July. Courgettes and beans that started fruiting in June are in full swing, as are salad leaves, chard and herbs such as dill, chives, chervil and parsley. Ears of sweetcorn are appearing and pumpkins are swelling and taking on some colour. “Reaping the rewards of your labour is so lovely,” reflects Duana Pearson, head gardener of the walled garden on this Cornish estate. “The beginning of this year was tricky because it was so wet, but you pull through the gap in May and when you finally start to harvest it’s such a relief. At first it’s just a couple of things to pick, and then all of a sudden it’s overwhelming, and you think, ‘Oh goodness – I did too
