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13 Jun 2019

How to use fresh calendula to make a soothing oil

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Let me say right now that I've only just made this for the first time because it sounded so lovely. Calendula (pot marigold) has so...
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6 Jun 2019

Ranunculus: A buttercup by any name

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I'm a real sucker for those bags of bulbs that drop into the shops in autumn. When there's daffodils, tulips, grape hyacinths ...
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26 May 2019

Beginner's guide to: potting on tomato seedlings

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I was deliberately late in sowing tomato seeds this year (hellooo urban flat, shady interiors, minimal windowsill space). A good decision a...
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19 May 2019

I love the smell of elderflowers in the morning

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... particularly when that smell indicates elderflower cordial being made for summer! It's easy to lose track of how quickly the seaso...
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30 Apr 2019

It's all about the tiny tomatoes this year

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One of the great joys of having a balcony - even a tiny one - is having just enough space for a few planters and pots for salad leaves, herb...
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14 Apr 2019

A Sunday stroll around the Veg Patch

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A quick blog post from me this chilly but sunny Sunday morning as I have strawberries to plant and a herb garden to sort out. Huge sage ...
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11 Apr 2019

Gardening is one way to a brain-healthy lifestyle - who knew?

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I'm currently reading a book called ' 100 days to a Younger Brain '. So what's that got to do with growing veg, you may ask?...
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