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How to make your own delicious pumpkin pie

The American classic that has never really taken off in the United Kingdom due to our general mistrust of using vegetables in sweet dishes. However, it is surprisingly delicious and nowhere near as bad...

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How To Make Gooseberry Jam

Gooseberries are on the delights of summer as far as I am concerned. They have a delicious tart, tangy flavour that is oddly combined with sweet, particularly if you can leave them on the...

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The Stinging Nettle – The Gardener’s Frenemy

In the natural world, some plants command attention with vibrant colours and attractive shapes, while others subtly demand your respect with a sharp sting. Among the latter, there are few as well known or...

How to Manage and Treat Garlic Rust

Introduction Garlic is a staple in many cuisines and grown by home gardeners across the world. One of the biggest problems we face when growing garlic is garlic rust, which is unsightly and far...

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Guide to Growing Garlic

Garlic, Allium sativum, is a perennial plant that is grown as an annual for its bulbs. If the bulbs are left in place, the plant will slowly spread while the bulbs grow and flower...

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Blossom End Rot

Have your tomatoes got dark blotches on the end that are creeping across the fruit? Don’t panic, it is not the end of your crop, but something called blossom end rot, caused by lack...

Tomato Blight : Everything You Need To Know

Tomato blight, or late blight diseases (Phytophthora infestans), is a major issue for growers across the world. It can destroy crops and by the time it has infected your plants, it is too late...

Sprouting Broccoli Growing Guide

Sprouting broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, is an expensive to buy vegetable, known for its high levels of vitamins and anti-cancer agents. It is relatively easy to grow, though does have quite a long...