I started these broad beans off in November in modular cell trays and today I got round to planting them out in the polytunnel. However, the soil was so dry after last summer’s heat that I had to give it a good soaking first. Although broad beans are winter hardy, […]
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Knebworth House in Herfordshire was the home to Victorian playwright Sir Edward Bulwer- Lytton; author of the words “The pen is mightier than the sword.”. Every generation of Lytton family have left their mark on the place since including developing the walled kitchen garden, a hidden haven within the large […]
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If you’re looking for presents for gardeners, check out the lovely gift collections on offer from The Real Seed Catalogue. There are five: the Beginner Gardener Seed Collection, the Feed the Family Seed Collection, the Salad Seed Collection, the Oriental Explorer Collection, and the new Edible Flower Collection. All come […]
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If you would like to cultivate your own sweet potatoes you need to start these off undercover as they are tender plants. You can buy tubers or slips from many seed companies in spring and plant up in containers. Large pots or potato bags are ideal and then place inside […]
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Spring onions or salad onions add a great bite to a green salad but they are also good for stir-fries or in sandwiches. Emma Rawlings offers some top tips on growing this popular crop. Getting started Spring onions can be sown straight into the ground. About a week beforesowing take time […]
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This is a great recipe to start the day with. It’s light and fruity, and the flavour of your home-grown strawberries really comes through in this smoothie. SERVES 4 250g (9oz) strawberries, hulled, washed 1 avocado, peeled and stone removed 450ml (16fl oz) almond milk 200g (7oz) flavoured yoghurt 1 […]
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The strawberry season is one of the highlights on the harvesting calendar for many. Try using some of your strawberry jam in these pretty meringues, and serving them up with whipped cream. 2 organic egg whites 100g (3½oz) caster sugar FOR THE JAM 200g (7oz) hulled strawberries 200g (7oz) granulated […]
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