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Christmas advent calendar 2014
There is nothing more exciting than rushing downstairs to open the door of your Christmas advent calendar for your tasty treat, even when you are told to eat your breakfast first. Young or old this tradition is enjoyed by all, but why stop at chocolate? Between 1st...
Holly and Ivy – what is there to know?
Holly trees can be self-fertile, male or female; so some bushes may need a partner to ensure they can pollinate and produce berries. This is not usually a problem in home gardens though, as Holly trees are quite common in other gardens as well as in the wild, so there...
Green tomato and chilli chutney
Do you have a glut of green tomatoes? Then why not have a go at this simple recipe and make a delicious Green tomato and chilli chutney that will go perfect alongside cold Christmas meats. Recipe kindly provided by our pumpkin expert and e-commerce marketing assistant...
Sweet Hot Chilli and Tomato Chutney Recipe
Tonight on BBC Two, we watch the remaining 7 pairs of allotmenteers make their own chutney. Cooking is the perfect way to make use of any left over produce in your garden or allotment. Belinda Estell brings us her sweet hot chilli and tomato chutney recipe, a fabulous...
Cheese, Sage and Onion Savoury Scones
Cheese, Sage and Onion Savoury Scones I realise these scones sound a little odd and festive but they are really tasty! Good for a snack hot with salted butter or instead of a sandwich for a lunchbox – add a little chutney and cheese in-between and it makes lunch a...
RHS on the hunt for new Young School Gardener of the Year
The RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2013 is underway and the society is on the lookout for the best young gardeners around the country. Last year, Suffolk schoolboy Lucas Hatch was crowned the winner (see our blog post here for the full story), having wowed the...
Chance find becomes Thompson & Morgan’s Flower of the Year for 2013
"It’s amazing what you can find lying around in the nooks and crannies of the seed store!" Alan Sparks of Takii Seed. A lucky discovery in a back room has been exhibited at RHS Chelsea this year and is Thompson & Morgan’s 'Flower of the Year'. Stunning Nasturtium...