As reported in the Telegraph, and commented on by  Blagger, sales of jam making equipment have increased sharply this year.

It's not clear if this rise has been  sparked by the recession, or a renewed interest in the benefits of growing your own and living the good life.

Interesting that Lakeland have seen a large rise in the sales of the novice friendly Jam Making Machine, maybe a sign that  a new batch of consumers are wanting the satisfaction of home made preserves. I wonder if it gets good results?

It's also great to hear that soft fruit growers are reporting bumper crops, definitely something I've noticed with the gooseberries in the garden,  I shall be making use of them imminently.