The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best ... People thought they tasted like gooseberries and, considering where they came from, the name Chinese gooseberry was born.

Not only does the cape gooseberry embellish dishes, but it also offers health advantages that may astonish even the most sceptical. While it might first look like a mere garnish, its nutritional ...

Look out for gooseberry sawfly from late spring onwards. Check leaves regularly for caterpillar damage and control by hand. If this is proving hard, spray bushes regularly with an insecticide.