This week brings the first arrival of seed potatoes, and with it the promise of a new growing year for all allotmenteers out there. We’ve got Accent and Marfona in store and ready to chit, with more varieties arriving in the coming weeks. Golden beetroot from Royal Oak and Strawberry Fields is radiating a mid-winter… Read More »
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Veg news 8th January
As January storms loom large and the purse strings tighten, what better activity can there be for these gloomy days than a spot of marmalade making? Chosen for their high pectin-content and thick rind, the Seville orange is the citrus of choice for most marmalade makers. Customer recommendations this year have suggested whiskey as an… Read More »
Veg news 31st October
We dedicate veg news this week to the rare UK-grown butternut squash. Unlike lots of other squash varieties, butternuts are tricky to grow in the UK climate and are hardly ever seen in supermarkets, particularly when inexpensive Spanish are so widely available. For flavour though we urge you to try the ones from Lucy Watts… Read More »
Pasta with Chickpeas & Greens
Serves 4, adapted from HFW
Nut Roast
If you’ve heard stories about nut roasts being dry and boring, don’t worry this recipe stays nice & moist. You can’t beat a good old nut roast and they’re great for energy and are packed with protein. Serves 4.
Veg news 11th October
For those with a keen sense of smell, there are some beautifully perfumed autumnal fruits at the moment…Foremost amongst these is the range of pear varieties. We tend to think November is when the Conference really come into their own, and have been mixing and matching with lesser known varieties and the different characteristics they… Read More »