Monthly Archives: June 2011

June – The Wrap Up

This last week in June has been lovely and mild, a fabulous finish to what has been a bit of a hit and miss month garden wise.  I feel like I have learnt a lot this month, mostly simple (and … Continue reading

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Arrrgggh slug damage

At the end of April I sowed sugar snap peas seeds, I erect a teepee (three tomato stakes tied together at the top with an old stocking) and then the seeds germinated.  Fabulous. A couple of weeks later though and the seedlings had … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Everyday – Pumpkin, Orange & Quinoa Salad

My 4 year old is on at me to make more progress through our mound of pumpkins.  This despite the fact that she is usually nonplussed when actually served some.  In this dish the pumpkin is not that easily recognisable … Continue reading

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Growing Fenugreek

The plant: I have a mound of soil which I hope to grow pumpkins on later this year.  In order to prepare it for planting I thought I would be a good idea to grow a green manure crop on it.  … Continue reading

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Using Fenugreek leaves – Aloo Gobi Methi

Fenugreek – How I use it. I really like the slightly curryish taste of fenugreek leaves and I think they work well in both meat and vegetarian dishes.  I do tend to prefer them fresh to dried as the flavour … Continue reading

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