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Hydroponics: Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Gardening – Guest post by Dan Chabert

Hydroponic farming is one of the most misrepresented farming methods around the world. I mean, it sounds like an alien if not a futuristic concept growing food without a single grain of soil. One of the major reasons hydroponics has been gaining a foothold is because studies have shown that this farming type may soonContinueContinue reading “Hydroponics: Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Gardening – Guest post by Dan Chabert”

Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes

Many thanks to Holly for this latest recipe. You can find others by clicking here. …………………………………………………………………………… In this season one of my favourite things to eat is rhubarb, specifically the forced rhubarb that comes in a fantastic bright pink shade. The tender pink stems and sharp flavour are delicious and I think rhubarb is wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes”

Growing Vegetables throughout the Seasons – guest post by Michelle Whyte

Your enjoyment of fresh vegetables should never be interrupted by seasons. Spring and fall are two notorious seasons affecting the veggies supply and the arrival of frost in the fall signals gardeners to hang their gardening gloves. What gardeners and the general public may not know is that it’s actually possible to grow veggies inContinueContinue reading “Growing Vegetables throughout the Seasons – guest post by Michelle Whyte”

Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing

Big thanks again to Holly for putting together this delicious recipe. Apologies that we didn’t have one for you in December but we figured you would have plenty of recipes on the go anyway! To find more of Holly’s seasonal recipes click here. ………………………………………………. Happy New Year and what better way to start the newContinueContinue reading “Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing”

Beetroot Soup

Thanks again to Holly for putting together this seasonal recipe. Hope you enjoy cooking (and eating!) it. To find Holly’s other seasonal recipes click here. The choice for November is Beetroot soup. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. As November draws to a close I present to you this month’s seasonable vegetable, the marvellous, jewel toned beetroot. I love toContinueContinue reading “Beetroot Soup”