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After a childhood spent in the countryside, outdoor spaces are a natural and familiar place for me to be. I have grown up in a family that loves good food and sharing it with others, so it makes perfect sense to grow my own food that I can enjoy with family and friends. My ultimate goal is fruit and vegetable self-sufficiency, with something to eat at all times of the year from our kitchen garden and allotment.
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Updates, tips and ideas for growing your own kitchen garden.
Gardening with a bump
Gardening while pregnant presents its challenges! Here’s my experience and top tips to help make it manageable.
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July 2020
If June was characterized by vigorous growth and the first harvests of summer, July is the summer in full flow.
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June 2020
We started this month riding on the high of an unusually warm spring, and with all of the vigorous growth that brings.
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November 2019
As we head into winter and the garden prepares for a long sleep until next year, there isn’t much more I can do outside.
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Winter recipes
While spring might be on the way, it’s not here just yet! Tuck into these comforting recipes to warm up a chilly day and make the most of this season’s fresh and preserved produce.
Cottage pie
An absolute classic, shepherd’s pie is one of the ultimate nostalgic comfort food dinners.
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Mushroom soup
Thick, creamy, and with just a little bit of bite, this soup is the perfect welcome home on a chilly day.
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Lasagne
Rich hearty ragù, creamy béchamel sauce and soft pasta, all topped off with gooey melted cheese.
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Orange drizzle cake
Use seasonal oranges in this light, fluffy cake that’s full of zesty flavour thanks to a juicy drizzle.
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