People often ask me is February to early to start planting seeds? I always say no defiantly not as planting early in the season offers...

Turk's turban and butternut squash are two distinctive varieties of winter squash, each with its own unique appearance, flavour, and...

Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...

There’s something truly special about walking out to your own vegetable plot, selecting fresh produce straight from the earth, and...

As any vegetable gardener will know, this time of year often brings an abundant harvest, and if you grow courgettes, you're likely facing...

Whether you are just starting or looking to revamp taking a look at our tips for planning your allotment for next year.

Welcome to our festive haven of holiday delights! This Christmas, transform your home and garden into a winter wonderland with our...

As summer gracefully fades away and the days grow shorter, it's time for gardeners to embrace the enchantment of autumn. At the...

On the days during January, when it’s just too wet to be at the allotments, my favourite rainy day job is planning the growing year...

January can be cold and bleak and a bit flat after Christmas. So one of my first jobs of the year is to turn my attention back to my...

This recipe could not be simpler and the bonus is you can make it in the slow cooker! It makes a fabulous accompaniment to cold meats and...

We think it is pretty obvious that we love to grow things - Sue has her beautiful Cottage Garden which you have all watched blooming over...

As summer turns to autumn my gathering and preserving instincts kick in. My family love horseradish sauce, whether it’s with smoked...

As the season moves forward I am starting to get a lot of lush greens at the allotment. I want to freeze and preserve as much as possible...

It is that time of year again and if you are someone who starts your plants from seed you'll probably be starting or have already started...

We are often talking about growing our own veg here on the blog. One of us has a small garden and the other lives in a flat without a...

I was very pleased with my onion crop this year from my allotment. I bought my onion sets from Thompson and Morgan and chose Suttgarter...

When you just have a glut of tomatoes and don't know what to do with them all, here is the most delicious solution ever...

I really like to pickle and preserve and I will gradually do this over the months