If you want to live out your cottage dream of wandering into the and pickling fresh for your breakfast, it's not impossible. In fact, there are that you can plant right now and have them ready to eat by the summer.

According to , several berry plants will grow fast and be ready to eat in a matter of weeks with the right care. If you think you have missed your planting window, fear not as there are a few shortcuts you can make early on. Some berry plants don't bear fruits in the first year, so the experts say you should consider buying an established plant if you want a great summer fruit salad this year.

Strawberries are a British classic and grow very well in the UK. As well as their delicious taste they also look gorgeous in the garden with their charming white flowers.

They can be planted in a patch in your garden but are just as happy in containers and hanging baskets.

Strawberries should be planted between 12 to 18 inches apart in well drained soil that needs to be kept moist. Within 60 to 90 days they will be fruit bearing.

If you want a delicious harvest of these sweet and tart berries, it's best to get planting as soon as possible.

Raspberries, while still considered fast-growing plants, can take one to two years to begin bearing fruit.

However, a workaround for this is to plant an already-established bush in your garden to get fruit faster.

Raspberry bushes can grow up to a massive six feet tall so make sure you have adequate space in your garden.

If you don't have that kind of square footage but still want these berries, they will grow in pots but will be more compact.

They like rich, well draining and slightly acidic soil and need full sun. Raspberries also need regular watering.

These hardy perennial plants are fast growing and flourish in the UK. Most bushes will produce fruit within the first year of planting, so it's a great idea to get planting now for berries as soon as possible.

They love well draining soil and require regular watering - especially as they are growing.

They are happy in large pots as long as they have sun and will also grow up trellises for a fairy-tale touch to your garden.