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How to sow

24th April 2020 Shannon Butcher Tips and Advice

Some vegetables are sown direct and then thinned out as they grow and are harvested where they were originally sown. However there is another technique; this uses a nursery bed to sow seeds in to and these are moved to their final positions when they are small plants. Traditionally crops such as brassicas (cabbages, kale, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts etc.) and…

Video: Daucus’ Halloween Hijinks

31st October 2018 Steve Ott Video

This Halloween, Daucus is back making trouble in the Kitchen Garden plot! Daucus plays a game of ten pin bowling with the pumpkin and butternut squashes. If you like the video, why not try this game for yourself? Grow a pumpkin and squashes and create a fun game for the family. For more gardening videos, visit our YouTube channel at…

Pink Lady’s Favourite Chicken Salad with Butternut Bites

7th April 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

This main-course salad ticks all the boxes for a healthy meal – and it tastes SO good! Preparation:10 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes Serves:2 300g prepared butternut squash, cut into chunks 1tbsp olive oil Pinch of cumin seeds or chilli flakes (optional) 30g whole hazelnuts 80g bag spinach, watercress and rocket salad 1 South African Pink Lady apple 250g roast…

Spiced squash and potato wedges

2nd November 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

Winter squash and potatoes make a very happy marriage. Serve this up with a tray of sausages for an easy midweek supper – or an outdoor feast around a Guy Fawkes’ bonfire. Ingredients (serves 2) 350g (12oz) floury potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 3 tbsp olive oil 350g (12oz) winter squash (prepared weight), peeled, deseeded and cut into wedges…

Butternut Squash Lasange

4th October 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

Creamy, sweet and savoury, this is a comfort food that will warm you up on a cold winter night. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large butternut squash • 1 tsp sea salt • Large knob of butter • A large bunch of sage • 3 cloves of garlic,…

Roasted butternut squash soup with chilli

4th October 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

It’s November, and that calls for heartwarming soups to come home to after tidying up the allotment. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 1 butternut squash • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter • 2 onions, diced • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 mild red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped •…