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Step by Step: Cinnamon Roast Pineapple

November 17, 2021 by laurahamilton

This treat is really nice served with some fresh yogurt. Instead of roasting, you can also skewer the spiced pineapple and toast over an open fire. Make sure you take the fruit off the skewer before eating to avoid facial ...
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Grow Your Own in 2021 – November

November 4, 2021 by laurahamilton

Introduction: The garden is starting to slow down now, and without shelter most crops won’t grow very well. If you have planned and planted throughout the year, you should have crops available to harvest well into ...
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Step by Step: Spiced Pumpkin Cake

October 29, 2021 by laurahamilton

Save the flesh when you are carving pumpkins, puree it, and then use it to make this delicious spiced cake! To puree the flesh: small pieces can be blended with a drop of water in a blender. Larger chunks will need cooking ...
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Grow Your Own in 2021 – October

October 8, 2021 by laurahamilton

Introduction: If you are new to growing you may think that seeds can only be sown in spring, and then crops harvested in late summer and autumn, and then there’s nothing to do until the next spring. Well we’re very pleased ...
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Step by Step: Wholewheat Vegan Waffles

September 20, 2021 by laurahamilton

These waffles can be vegan - but make sure you leave out the choc chips and double check the sugar! You could also try different flavour combinations - blueberry choc chip, raspberry and white choc chip, orange ...
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Grow Your Own in 2021 – September

September 7, 2021 by laurahamilton

Introduction: The edible garden in September is starting to wind down and you should be mostly harvesting what’s left. It’s also a good time to start clearing beds, covering with cardboard, and leaving them for the next ...
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Step by Step: Super Side Salad

August 20, 2021 by laurahamilton

This side salad can accompany loads of dishes - why not try it with a jacket potato or fish cakes, or make a smaller version to go alongside a tuna sandwich or add falafel for a filling lunch? Click on each picture to open ...
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Grow Your Own in 2021 – August

August 12, 2021 by laurahamilton

Introduction: August is the peak harvest time! Get your trugs, punnets and baskets ready. Remember to only pick what you want to reduce food waste. Salad leaves, chard, carrots and radish can be kept fresh in bowls or jugs ...
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Step by Step: Herby Roast Veggies

July 20, 2021 by laurahamilton

Use this recipe card to roast veggies for Sunday dinner! You could grow these ingredients - carrots, parsnip and radish grow well in the UK. You could also roast swede, pumpkin or squash, celeriac and sprouts. This recipe ...
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Grow Your Own in 2021 – July

July 12, 2021 by laurahamilton

Introduction: July is traditionally the time to start harvesting onions and garlic so that they can dry in the warmer weather. It is also a fab time to start crops for christmas if you didn’t start anything in June. If you ...
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  • Grow Your Own in 2021 – December
  • Step by Step: Cinnamon Roast Pineapple
  • Grow Your Own in 2021 – November
  • Step by Step: Spiced Pumpkin Cake
  • Grow Your Own in 2021 – October
  • Step by Step: Wholewheat Vegan Waffles
  • Grow Your Own in 2021 – September
  • Step by Step: Super Side Salad
  • Grow Your Own in 2021 – August
  • Step by Step: Herby Roast Veggies

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