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16 veg-inspired handcrafted finds 21 Jul 2013 | 05:38 pm
Sunday morning means browsing the Internet time! Here are some vegetable-inspired delights I found today on craft site Etsy. Each image clicks through to the product on the Etsy site. Enjoy! Share yo...
My Mini Indoor Greenhouse 20 Jul 2013 | 11:40 pm
Having a garden with not much space means it’s difficult to start seeds growing when the weather is slow to warm up. For this reason I had been looking for something I could use for indoor planting th...
Building a Chilli Farm at Home 20 Jul 2013 | 04:05 pm
This year, I have never eaten so many chillies in my life! I’m throwing chillies in to nearly everything I cook. I can’t seem to get enough of them, so it made sense to try to grow my own. Starting w...
Save the Bees and Dance! 23 Jan 2012 | 06:15 am
Two years ago I posted a dance video about bees that showed how bees do a special dance when they find a good source of nectar. It was a brilliant, fun way to get people engaged with the plight of be...
My First Courgette Plant! 4 Jul 2010 | 08:59 am
This year in my tiny garden I am growing courgettes (zucchini) for the first time. One solitary seedling was planted in mid May and this is what it looks like today. Take a closer look and you’ll se...
Do You Cook ‘Britain’s Best Dish’? 28 Apr 2010 | 07:58 am
The team behind the ITV show Britain’s Best Dish is currently looking for applicants! If you have a passion for cooking why not give it a go? This week I was approached by someone from ITV asking me ...
Even Crafters Like Vegetables 6 Apr 2010 | 06:10 am
On a lazy Sunday morning, one of my favourite websites to browse is the ever-growing UK crafters market, Folksy. For me, Folksy satisfies my urge to constantly find something new and creative. Plus, i...
Vegging Out’s Easter Weekend Guide 2 Apr 2010 | 06:09 am
EAT Purple sprouting broccoli WHY: Purple sprouting broccoli has a fairly short season in the UK from around mid February to mid April. It’s tasty, colourful and full of nutrients. Get it now, while...
Bees Dance When They Find Nectar . . . 2 Mar 2010 | 02:50 am
When bees find a good source of nectar they return to the hive and perform a unique dance for their hive mates. This fun, 2-minute dance video (from www.helpthehoneybees.com) uses music and choreogra...
Finally a Solution for Food Waste 15 Feb 2010 | 09:25 am
At last, there’s something I can do about my food waste. It was always frustrating to me that I couldn’t compost it. I had seriously considered a Green Cone and a Bokashi bin, both of which are desig...
