November in my No Dig Garden
It has been a busy time since my last blog post and how the garden has changed! The weather has been typically British, from unseasonably warm to icy cold (for …
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On this harvest moon…
At this time of year, gathering food to store from my garden and allotment in the warm, golden light of the afternoons (weather permitting!!), I always think how for our ancestors this must have been a time of celebration, busy-ness and uncertainty – so much to harvest, prepare and preserve!
September sowing, sweetcorn harvests and recipes
As summer mellows into autumn, the allotment and garden is full of ripening vegetables and fruit.
Two Summer Salads – Virgin Mojito Cucumbers and Roast Fennel with Beetroot
Refreshing, zingy cucumbers for a hot day and a jewel coloured salad which is a meal in itself.
Elderflower extravaganza!
The hedgerows are filled with creamy elderflowers. It’s time to forage! Â Choose elderflower heads that are in full blossom and at their most fragrant to make delicious drinks, skin care and preserves.