Steve Ott
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Further change to climate forecast
The climate forecast is much less straightforward than we thought in 2002, when we simply envisaged warmer temperatures. In 2002 the RHS published Gardening in a Global Greenhouse – but in the 15 years since then the climate picture has…
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Don’t be fooled by warmer springs
Average spring temperatures across the UK have risen by approximately 1°C – but that doesn’t make it safe to plant out those tomatoes. The Met Office is warning gardeners to beware of spring frosts, and not be lulled into a…
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Help to log the homegrown harvest
Anyone who grows their own crops can log information on the MYHarvest website about what they are growing and how much they have produced. Whether your plot is a window-box or an allotment, scientists from the University of Sheffield need…
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Go wild in June!
The Wildlife Trusts is challenging people to do something wild every day throughout June: that’s 30 Random Acts of Wildness. Sign up now to get your free 30 Days Wild pack, which contains stickers, a wallchart and wildflower seeds, plus…
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Faster action needed on peat phase-out
Only 19% of almost 1,300 products on sale were clearly labelled as peat-free Despite the Government’s commitment to phase out peat for garden use by 2020, a new survey confirms the lack of real choice for consumers looking for peat-free…
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London’s oldest plotsresist developers
Northfields Allotments comprises 141 plots, which are fully rented, with over 70 people on the waiting list. London’s oldest allotments, which have existed since 1832 but now face the threat of a housing development on part of the site, have…
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New Fothergill’s workers get buzzy
Mr Fothergill’s is encouraging gardeners to help bees by growing a wide range of flowers that bloom at different times through the season. A colony of honey bees is settling into its new home on the Mr Fothergill’s trial ground,…
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SPIRALISED COURGETTE PUTTANESCA
A little modern take on the classic Italian pasta puttanesca, omitting the pasta and replacing it with spiralised courgettes. If you don’t have a spiraliser, you can cut ribbons instead using a peeler. SERVES 2 Preparation time: 25 minutes |…
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COURGETTE FALAFEL
Tasty and vibrant falafel with added courgette for those extra vitamins! Great served hot or cold with pitta and salad. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 1 small/medium courgette (roughly 150g/5oz) • 2 x…
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27th April 2017
Marvin develops a love for philosophy The question is why a marrow? Why am I a marrow here in this pot, on this greenhouse bench? Well it was Socrates who said “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
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STRAWBERRY & MELON FRUIT NEST
Crispy nests topped with luscious crème fraîche and this season’s best fruits. Add a few mint leaves for added flavour, or some grated dark chocolate. MAKES 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes • 400g/14oz strawberries, quartered • 400g/14oz melon, peeled and…
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Coconut Milk Strawberry Ice Cream
A lovely cooling and not too sweet dairy-free ice cream, perfect for serving on a summer’s day. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooling time: One hour • 2 tins full fat coconut milk • 450g/16oz strawberries, hulled •…
