If you are on a gluten-free diet, or have friends and family who are, this is a fabulous way to still enjoy a flavourful pizza, without the wheat. You can add any of your favourite toppings and make it a custom bake. SERVES 2 1 head of cauliflower […]
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Celeriac: With a taste like celery and easy to grow, there should be a place for celeriac on any plot. Celeriac produces knobbly swollen roots with celery-like foliage and is a lover of moist soil. It suffers from few pests and diseases and stores well, making it a great winter crop. […]
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Broad beans: These large, leafy beans produce big pods that contain either white or green beans depending on the variety. The tips of the bean plants can also be picked and eaten, so can whole small pods – or wait until the beans reach full size before harvesting. Broad bean risotto […]
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A stunning estate to visit in Derbyshire. The gardens are renowned for their waterworks, sculptures, a maze and of course a wonderful kitchen garden. Visiting information: www.chatsworth.org Where is it?: Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PN (if using Satnav). Tel: 01246 565300
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SOW: Good fertile soil, well draining and not too stony. Sow seed in threes, 15cm (6in) apart. If three germinate then reduce to one seedling. WHEN TO SOW: Not as early as some books and seed packets suggest. February is too early if sowing direct. Wait until March or early […]
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Given a bit of space for their roots and good soil or compost, plenty of water and sun, strawberries can be grown just about anywhere. And you don’t need loads of space either…..
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There are two types or sub-species of garlic, softneck and hardneck. So which is best for you? Softneck (Allium sativum var. sativum) • Produces more cloves than hardneck but they are smaller • Stores better than hardneck • Not as hardy as hardneck (can be grown in autumn or spring […]
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