I've been ordered by my OH to dig the dahlias tubers out and store them in the shed for the winter. Mother in law said the same. I told them they should do it so I will learn by watching So we already have the box and newspapers to store them, but they are still flowering so they are enjoying being ...

I think their scientific name is yellow flowers
very nice to look at to start the day! Thanks for sharing

Thanks Peter, this sounds super tasty so will try it next week

Thanks for this link - I will try the roasted seeds SIX ways!

Does anyone have a nice soup recipe that is not too watery and has a bit of a kick?

Actually since coffee grounds are not an approved pesticide under EU regulations it is already technically illegal to use them as a slug or snail killer. It wouldn't be illegal to use them as a mulch since you are not using them to kill anything then, only to improve the soil It may not be on the a...

Thank you for all the nice recommendations. I have now bought two heads of garlic (early white) which I will plant in a raised bed this weekend. The only question I have left is about slugs. I know they are around having gobbled up the rest of the salad and now feasting on the beetroot leaves, so am...

Nothing has arrived in Kent either (yet)
- but it is so odd to wait for a December issue when November is not yet here (the month, not the mag!)!
Oh I do wonder what interesting seeds we'll get this time

are you all saying that there are tomatoes that do not need staking

Following advice from magazine I intend to make 3off raised beds 2ft x 4ft either 12in or 18in deep. Reason behind this is I am hoping it will keep the dog away as she does not like investigating at a higher level, easier on the body and I have 2 bulk bags of dirt, both have been de weeded and one ...

The tastiest on this batch were actually the Purple Sun. They remained firm and the taste of carrots still came through the honey and herbs. I will plant them again next year! Second came the F1 Resistafly, very traditional. The white one were the disappointment this time around. Maybe I let them gr...

Continuing from the photo of "what I harvested today", I thought I would share my favourite recipe for roasted carrots. Please let me know how you do yours when accompanying a Sunday roast, I am always happy to try new ways! As my carrots were quite big, I cut them lenghtway to have long s...

Carrots of the day
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Happy birthday! Joyeux Anniversaire! Hoe you're having a fab day

Hello, If you had 3 wishes for the garden - what would they be and why... Mine would 1. a slug repellent that makes them go away for good. I would enjoy my midnight walks in the garden so much more without seing those bl**dy things having a party on my salads 2. an anti blight device so that we can ...

wow Pawty, that's a proper harvest! What's on the menu tonight?
I would hazard a guess - celery barquettes and potato soup.
Bon appetit!