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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...
How to grow blackcurrant bushes
Blackcurrants are one of the easiest soft fruits to grow and, once established, continue to crop for about 15 years. Here’s how to choose the best variety for your garden, as well as tips on planting and caring for these flavour-packed fruit plants. Browse our full...
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...
British blackcurrants – the home-grown superfruit
Referred to as a ‘mini marvel’, British blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) are possibly one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Containing four times more vitamin C than oranges, they’re packed full of vitamins and minerals and have many health benefits. An established blackcurrant bush grows to about 1.5m high, and remains productive for up to 15 years. Here’s why everyone should plant blackcurrants this year.
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...