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RITUAL: Buy veg seed
There couldn’t be a better time to grow some veg. If you want to produce…
REFLECTION: The magic of snowdrops
I’m beginning to understand Galanthophiles and their obsession with snowdrops, if only because there aren’t…
RITUAL: Plant bare root fruit
If you’d like to grow some fruit at home then I’d start with blueberries and…
RITUAL: Buy dahlia tubers and other summer bulbs
It’s time to order summer bulbs (and corms and tubers) so put your order in…
REFLECTION: Cornflowers & peas
As good a reason as any to grow peas is that children can’t resist a…
INSPIRATION: Polly Bayntun
I was lucky enough to spend a morning with the talented florist and flower grower Polly…
RITUAL: Kefir
How to Make Kefir There is no doubt that consuming kefir helps promote a healthy gut…
INSPIRATION: English Country House
I worked on this home a few years back and, for me, it really sums…
REFLECTION: Schizanthus
I discovered Schizanthus pinnatus (nicknames include Angel Wings and Butterfly Orchid) when I visited Oare House…
EXPLORE: Aston Pottery
I thought I had Aston Pottery to myself when I visited last week. An upside of visiting a…
RITUAL: Fresh Herb Cubes
Now’s a great time to harvest some herbs while they are still verdant and flourishing…
REFLECTION: Sweet Peas
Sweet peas are in their element in June. I grew a few heritage varieties from…
RITUAL: Making mayonnaise
This recipe revolutionised my real mayo making and made it pretty much as easy as…
RITUAL: Making marmalade
There seem to be two schools of thought when it comes to making marmalade. There’s…
EXPLORE: North Barn, Whitestone Farm, Devon
If the glimpse of sunshine today has made you start thinking about summer escapes then let…
RITUAL: Making broth
Much has been written about the benefit of good homemade bone broth. Namely that it…
Fruit & Nut Bites
I love these easy to make snacks. The flaxseed is a good source of omega…