How To Grow Bountiful Blackberries

How To Grow Bountiful Blackberries

Blackberries are easy to grow, food for free in autumn and nutritious The humble blackberry considered to be a weed by so many is one fruit which almost always never...

How To Plant Spring Bulbs

How To Plant Spring Bulbs

Have a sensational spring display with just a few pots of bulbs Plant them in time for a wonderful Spring display... Spring-flowering bulbs can be planted from September through December....

Fantastic Fungi

Fantastic Fungi

Fungi is the unsung hero of nature, feared by many it is essential for the survival of al our vegetative ecosystems. Beware if you are foraging, always go armed with a selection of good guide books and if possible an expert and never eat anything you are not 100% sure about.

How to have a cosy outdoor space on your roof or balcony

How to have a cosy outdoor space on your roof or balcony

You don't need a garden to enjoy being outdoors in your own space Growing plants and having a pleasant outdoor space to sit and relax or entertain is not just...

How to keep chickens in the garden

How to keep chickens in the garden

Fancy producing your own delicious eggs? We’ve always taken for granted the fact that we can always nip to the shops for our foodstuffs and they will have what we...

How to grow dianthus (pinks, carnations and sweet Williams)

How to grow dianthus (pinks, carnations and sweet Williams)

Enjoy the sweet heady scent of pinks in summer Image above: Dianthus at Lakeland Horticultural Society garden, Holehird, Windermere Dainty pinks are one of the staples of the English cottage...

How to cook Cajun prawns on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

How to cook Cajun prawns on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

Fresh spicy prawns cooked in minutes make for a delicious appetiser This is one of the quickest dishes to cook on the BBQ, literally taking about 5 – 10 minutes...

Beef stir fry with ginger & sesame cooked on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

Beef stir fry with ginger & sesame cooked on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

Cook a simple dish on the BBQ, much cheaper than a takeaway and this quick tasty beef stir fry with ginger and sesame can be easily cooked on any barbecue, not just a Weber.

How to cook kung pao chicken on the Weber Master-Touch charcoal BBQ

How to cook kung pao chicken on the Weber Master-Touch charcoal BBQ

In a rush for a mid-week dinner? This kung pao can rival any takeaway and it's a fraction of the price. It's quick, easy and can be cooked on any BBQ, you just need a skillet. Add noodles for a complete dish or serve with rice. Learn to cook more than just burgers and bangers on the BBQ at one of our themed courses held here in store.

How to cook Asian style salmon on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

How to cook Asian style salmon on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

BBQ need not just be huge chunks of meat, it has come a long way in recent years as people realise that it is a fantastic way to inject a whole different level of taste to dishes. This Asian style salmon is light and healthy, a delicious alternative to the standard meat-fest.

Masala lamb steaks with chilli slaw and mint yogurt cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

Masala lamb steaks with chilli slaw and mint yogurt cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

Serve this versatile dish as a light summer dish, as a wrap or in roll Again we’re going with the Asian flavours for these delicious lamb steaks. All the prep...

Chicken curry skewers cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

Chicken curry skewers cooked on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

These chicken curry skewers are a different take on the classic curry and can be served with rice or just as a nibble with dips. Read the blog and watch the video for step-by-step instructions.

How to cook Caribbean jerk-style steak on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

How to cook Caribbean jerk-style steak on the Traeger Timberline 850 wood pellet grill

Perk up a plain steak with this marinade packed full of flavour Again this recipe is really easy as all the work is in the marinade which can be done...

May

May

Keep an eye on temperatures whilst hardening off tender plants & keep your greenhouse well ventilated during warm spells. In readiness for some nice weather make sure your garden furniture...

How To Plant Up A Trough With Summer Bedding Plants

How To Plant Up A Trough With Summer Bedding Plants

Brighten up your windowsill with a trough full of colourful bedding You will need for a 45cm (18”) trough: windowsill trough plants: 4 tall upright plants for the back; 10...

All about wild garlic

All about wild garlic

Foraging is incredibly satisfying, giving you free food and exercise in the fresh air. Before you embark on foraging make sure you have the relevant ID books and can definitively identify the plants and fungi you are gathering.