Hummus Recipes May08

Hummus Recipes

Hummus is one of those things that I forget to make but really enjoy, so I’m writing about it here to remind myself to make it more often. As much as I love chick pea hummus I thought I’d see if I could find another recipe to use and lo and behold I found a broad bean and pea...

Growing Sweet Potatoes Mar07

Growing Sweet Potato...

Here are the reasons why growing sweet potatoes is such a good idea: They are more nutritious than normal potatoes Some would say they are more delicious than normal potatoes (I would say this) They are easier to grow than normal potatoes They require much less water than normal...

Weed Control System Feb28

Weed Control System

Weed control is a big part of gardening but with a bit of preparation and forward planning it doesn’t have to be a huge chore. You can save yourself a lot of time weeding with a few preventative measures in place. A Bit About Weeds Weeds steal nutrients from the soil that would otherwise...

Winter Kitchen Garden: My Plans Nov09

Winter Kitchen Garde...

This winter I am attempting to grow one or two vegetable plants in the hope that I’ll have some tasty things to eat come March / April time. If you are super organised then you will probably have leeks, parsnips and sprouts growing happily in your kitchen garden to which you can add all...