Growing #pineapples in #Britain (should also work in any other North European country with similar weather).
It is possible to get edible fruit but can take up to 3 years effort!
http://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/pineapples/pineapples.htm
http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-pineapples/