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The best way to preserve apples
Here are some of the best ways to store and preserve this most traditional of British fruits, along with top tips from those who’ve been there, done that and have the chutney to show for it!
The best way to preserve tomatoes
If you’re looking for new ways to preserve your tomatoes, here are six great ideas to try.
Eight best chutney recipes
Here are 8 chutney recipes, courtesy of some of our favourite bloggers, to help you preserve your healthy homegrown produce at its best.
How to dry and dehydrate fresh produce
We asked some of our favourite grow-your-own bloggers to share their tried and tested methods for drying and dehydrating fresh produce. Here are their top tips.
Taking cuttings of half hardy salvias
Salvias are amongst the most rewarding plants I grow and some the easiest to propagate – so do have a go and build up your own collection of these fabulous, long-flowering perennials.
The Best Plants for July
After June’s spurt of fresh foliage and flowers, the heat of July can draw some of the vigour out of displays. Here are 5 reliable perennials which will continue to reward throughout this month.
Jobs to do in the garden in July
Phew! It’s July. Borders are at their peak, but growth is slowing down so you should have time to put your feet up and take some garden notes – including a greedy wish list of your must-have plants and seeds for next year.
Broccoli and calabrese masterclass: best expert content
Growing your own vitamin-packed calabrese and sprouting broccoli is easier than you might think. To help you succeed, we’ve rounded up some top tips on sowing, planting, feeding and harvesting your broccoli. Produced by independent garden bloggers and experienced...