Despite the awful wind and rain this week (w/c March 12) I was determined to get these shallots planted. I started them off in cell trays filled with multipurpose compost in the greenhouse a few weeks ago. This way you can get a good root system going. Before planting, I […]
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My clump of rhubarb has actually been looking pretty good all winter with sturdy green leaves. However, the late January frosts have taken their toll. The leaves are now a slimy mess. It is heartening to see some new shoots starting to emerge though.
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Find out what the Mudketeers have been getting up to in January. As a member of the Mudketeers’ Club, you can enjoy this exclusive preview of the upcoming Kitchen Garden YouTube videos, a whole month early! Watch more exclusive video guides here.
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One half of my composting area has been neglected and a lot of nettles have taken root. Today I decided to sort it out but unfortunately the nettle roots have taken a good hold and the compost is not really usable. It looks like I need to remove the whole […]
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I hadn’t even thought about how many different departments of magazine publishing existed, says University of Lincoln third-year journalism student, Talie Colbourne, who has been on placement at Mortons Media.
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Oca (not okra!) is probably not a vegetable that is top of the list for most growers perhaps, but it’s one I would recommend trying. They have a potato texture with a hint of lemon, though different varieties have subtly different tastes. I like them roasted as they just melt […]
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