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February - "a seed waiting to sprout"

Keeping an impatient lookout for the first signs of spring, we need to remember it is still winter. Most seeds will be better for keeping under wraps and sowing when the weather...

February - "a seed waiting to sprout"

Keeping an impatient lookout for the first signs of spring, we need to remember it is still winter. Most seeds will be better for keeping under wraps and sowing when the weather...

Cheers for Chillies

Cheers for Chillies

Originating  in the tropics of south America, Chillies have permeated cuisine worldwide. There are five domesticated species: Capsicum annuum is the most widely grown, encompassing both sweet and chilli peppers...

Cheers for Chillies

Originating  in the tropics of south America, Chillies have permeated cuisine worldwide. There are five domesticated species: Capsicum annuum is the most widely grown, encompassing both sweet and chilli peppers...

"the feeling of beginnings."

Depending on your available space indoors or under cover, January is an ideal time to start off late maturing cultivars or alternatively early cropping varieties. For some plants, such as...

"the feeling of beginnings."

Depending on your available space indoors or under cover, January is an ideal time to start off late maturing cultivars or alternatively early cropping varieties. For some plants, such as...

In November the poppies blow

November is the time to plant tulips out in your borders. You can still sow broad beans in most areas up until mid-November. Sow hardy varieties such as Aquadulce Claudia...

In November the poppies blow

November is the time to plant tulips out in your borders. You can still sow broad beans in most areas up until mid-November. Sow hardy varieties such as Aquadulce Claudia...

Ben Cooper's October - Cookies

Ben Cooper's October - Cookies

October Aubergine, Apples, Beetroot, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Chillies, Courgette, Cucumber, Elderberries, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin,...

Ben Cooper's October - Cookies

October Aubergine, Apples, Beetroot, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Chillies, Courgette, Cucumber, Elderberries, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin,...

jar of plum marrow and fennel jam spread on slice of bread

Ben Cooper's September Plum, Marrow and Fennel Jam

What to eat in September Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgettes, Chicory, Chillies, Cucumber, Damsons, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangetout, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips,...

Ben Cooper's September Plum, Marrow and Fennel Jam

What to eat in September Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgettes, Chicory, Chillies, Cucumber, Damsons, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangetout, Marrow, Onions, Parsnips,...