Midsummer update from my homestead
It has been some time since I have posted a blog update from my homestead. Looking out of the window at grey skies it is hard to believe that July […]
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Kitchen garden
What to sow now for year round harvests – August
Get sowing! August is a great time for sowing many vegetables, herbs, salads and flowers for year round harvests.
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Courgette Zucchini Double Chocolate Muffin Recipe
Courgette / Zucchini Double Chocolate Muffins Feeling overwhelmed by courgettes? Tired of finding ways to hide zucchini in your meals? It’s time to make these delicious chocolate muffins! These moist,
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Why I wait to sow
In January there’s a real temptation to get out those seed packets and start sowing, to brighten up short dark days with the promise of new leafy life. Do resist!
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Watch me on BBC Gardeners’ World
I am thrilled to share the happy news that I will be featured  on BBC Gardeners’ World Winter Special on Friday 23rd December and on iPlayer etc after the broadcast.
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An autumnal update from my no dig garden
Things are slowing down in the garden here at Ael Y Bryn, and the landscape view from my desk window is very autumnal. It’s pouring down. I’m waiting for the
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Seeds of Love: what to sow in February
February 14th – St Valentine’s Day – is a magical time for gardeners. It is around this time that daylight starts to exceed 10 hours, the key number of hours
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Mangelwurzel wine recipe
Happy Hallowe’en! To celebrate Samhain, I am sharing the recipe I use to make Mangelwurzel Wine, which may seem strange on a day we associate more with pumpkin recipes. Did
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Ael Y Bryn – my new Welsh no dig garden
Welcome to Ael Y Bryn! We have now lived here in West Wales for just over a month and are absolutely loving it. It’s an exciting time creating a whole
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What to sow in February
Every year I look forward to Valentine’s Day – not for romantic reasons but for leafy ones! Because this is an excellent time to start your sowings for the year.
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