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"We go in withering July To ply the hard incessant hoe"

"We go in withering July To ply the hard incess...

Soaring temperatures forecast for July may bring seed sowing to a halt. whilst ideal temperatures for germination are quite high, keeping the seedlings alive and thriving once sprouted is more...

"We go in withering July To ply the hard incess...

Soaring temperatures forecast for July may bring seed sowing to a halt. whilst ideal temperatures for germination are quite high, keeping the seedlings alive and thriving once sprouted is more...

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

What is in season in June Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackcurrants, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chicory, Chillies, Courgettes, Cucumber, Elderflowers, Gooseberries, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Raspberries, Redcurrants,...

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

What is in season in June Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackcurrants, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chicory, Chillies, Courgettes, Cucumber, Elderflowers, Gooseberries, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Raspberries, Redcurrants,...

June, the month of leaves and roses,

June, the month of leaves and roses,

As June edges into summer, it could be safe to assume that the frosts are over though not guaranteed.. So harden off and plant out those varieties that have been...

June, the month of leaves and roses,

As June edges into summer, it could be safe to assume that the frosts are over though not guaranteed.. So harden off and plant out those varieties that have been...

rainbow chard red, orange, yellow and pink stems, dark green leaves

Grow Your Own Rainbow (veg)

Why a rainbow? Because different colours possess different phytonutrients providing different health benefits. As a general rule, the most colourful fruit and vegetables are richest in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some...

Grow Your Own Rainbow (veg)

Why a rainbow? Because different colours possess different phytonutrients providing different health benefits. As a general rule, the most colourful fruit and vegetables are richest in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some...

Ben Cooper's Aubergine and chickpea satay curry

Ben Cooper's Aubergine and Chickpea Satay Curry

May Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Chicory, Chillies, Elderflowers, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Watercress. Aubergine and chick-pea satay...

Ben Cooper's Aubergine and Chickpea Satay Curry

May Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Chicory, Chillies, Elderflowers, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Watercress. Aubergine and chick-pea satay...

"That's some daisy chain"

Not for the fastidious; leaving your lawn uncut for 'No Mow May'(or even until August).  Having tried this last year, this May my lawn is already growing field speedwell and...

"That's some daisy chain"

Not for the fastidious; leaving your lawn uncut for 'No Mow May'(or even until August).  Having tried this last year, this May my lawn is already growing field speedwell and...