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Basil classic italian or sweet genovese in a pot on the windowsill

Never too late, but a bit early?

Or what to sow now? Although by May we should be sowing seeds of all kinds direct in the ground, our weather is not that dependable -  thunder and lightning, heatwave, frost,...

Never too late, but a bit early?

Or what to sow now? Although by May we should be sowing seeds of all kinds direct in the ground, our weather is not that dependable -  thunder and lightning, heatwave, frost,...

"September - evoking orange-flowers, swallows, ...

During September our thoughts are more focused on bringing in the harvest and preparing the ground before the winter rains makes it too soggy to work. Sow some leafy winter...

"September - evoking orange-flowers, swallows, ...

During September our thoughts are more focused on bringing in the harvest and preparing the ground before the winter rains makes it too soggy to work. Sow some leafy winter...

Ben Cooper's November Butternut Squash, Leek, and Pumpkin seed Risotto

Ben Cooper's November Butternut Squash, Leek, a...

November Apples, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Cranberries, Elderberries, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Swede, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Watercress,...

Ben Cooper's November Butternut Squash, Leek, a...

November Apples, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chestnuts, Chicory, Cranberries, Elderberries, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Swede, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Watercress,...

Sirloin Steak with a medley of chicory, kale & beetroot served with a balsamic and thyme glaze

Ben Cooper's October Sirloin Steak with a medle...

What is in season in 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,...

Ben Cooper's October Sirloin Steak with a medle...

What is in season in 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,...

Fragrant Sweet Spot - sweet peas

This year I grew sweet peas ‘Heaven scent’  in a large ornamental 12” plastic pot, up a small obelisk.  They bloomed throughout the summer providing a constant source of fragrant...

Fragrant Sweet Spot - sweet peas

This year I grew sweet peas ‘Heaven scent’  in a large ornamental 12” plastic pot, up a small obelisk.  They bloomed throughout the summer providing a constant source of fragrant...

cherry tomatoes in a pot

Ben Cooper's September Recipe - Mediterranean f...

September and October are harvest times, with an abundance of lovely fruit and vegetables in season. Ben has cooked us up a delicious plate of mushrooms, with cherry tomatoes and. peppers, spring...

Ben Cooper's September Recipe - Mediterranean f...

September and October are harvest times, with an abundance of lovely fruit and vegetables in season. Ben has cooked us up a delicious plate of mushrooms, with cherry tomatoes and. peppers, spring...