Urban Gardening, Late Summer Planting The end of a summer is a bitter sweet time. But as the temperature starts to cool slightly, there is opportunity for a some late summer planting CABBAGE: Cauliflower was certainly the hero veggie last year as a replacement for all things carb. This year, keep your eye on the […]
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Goji berry balls
Goji berry balls These simple date balls are packed with goodness, and are free of added sugar. You can mix and match different seeds and nuts to find your favourite flavour combination. 20g dried goji berries 100g raw cashews 30g pumpkin seeds 250g pitted dates, chopped 50g melted butter 20g desiccated coconut for coating Place […]
How to Dry Herbs
How to dry herbs The most natural process of preserving herbs is to dry them in a cool, airy room, out of direct sunlight. Simply spread out the herbs in a single layer on a sheet of brown paper or newspaper and allow them to dry 2-3weeks, until the leaves are crisp. Check them occasionally […]
Bright And Beautiful Beetroot
Bright And Beautiful Beetroot Beetroot is a stalwart of the garden; an efficient crop, grown year-round for its root and foliage, that doesn’t take up much space and is also very nutritious. The sweet, succulent root contains more sugar than any other vegetable, while the leaves are an excellent source of calcium, iron and vitamins […]