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Lettuce & Spinach Soup

1st July 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

by Gaby Bartai My verdict on lettuce in soup: yes, but it needs company. Lettuce on its own produces altogether too mild a flavour, but to my taste, an all-spinach soup is just too green for its own good. Half and half makes a happy marriage – while providing a good use for any lettuce that is threatening to bolt. Ingredients…

New dual-cropper impresses industry awards

1st July 2016 Steve Ott News

Thompson & Morgan has launched Egg & Chips, a dual-cropping aubergine/potato. First it was the TomTato; now Thompson & Morgan has launched Egg & Chips, a dual-cropping aubergine/potato. An aubergine plant grafted on to a heavy-cropping potato variety offers gardeners another ‘world first’ in two-in-one planting solutions. The new plant has impressed the horticultural industry, making the finals of both…

A nation of super growers

6th June 2016 Steve Ott News

British gardeners more than ever are experiencing the satisfaction that growing your own can bring According to a new report from YouGov, commissioned by Wyevale Garden Centres, the top reason why people are growing their own food in the garden is the sense of satisfaction they get when a tiny seed grows into something they can eat. TOMATO SITTERSDuncan McLean,…

Potatoes win second Chelsea Gold

1st June 2016 Steve Ott News

A Chelsea exhibit without a single decorative bloom has again charmed judges into awarding a Gold Medal. In 2015 potato aficionados Morrice and Ann Innes took the first-ever Gold Medal for a potato display in the show’s history – and this year they made it two in a row. Morrice, of Old Town, Aberdeen, claims to have the largest private…

Pea & Potato Samosas

18th May 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

Crispy and delicious and well worth the effort, these little parcels are sure to please. You can easily pop a little ground lamb in too… SERVES 12 FOR THE PARCELS • 250g (9oz) plain flour • 1 tsp salt • 2 tsp vegetable oil • 1 organic egg, separated • 125ml (4fl oz) warm water FOR THE FILLING • 100g…

Innovative Farmers discover benefits of naturally blight resistant potato varieties

22nd April 2016 Steve Ott News

An Innovative Farmers field lab tested heritage varieties of potato and found that all varieties performed well for blight resistance. An Innovative Farmers field lab tested heritage varieties of potato and found that all varieties, including newer breeds, performed well for yield and blight resistance. A taste test also found that all tasted good when cooked as chips and mash.…

Recycle your compost bags

13th April 2016 Tony Flanagan Tips and Advice

Don’t throw your compost bags away, you can use them for container growing, especially early potatoes…. Compost bags are ideal as containers for growing early potatoes. So here’s how to do it: Roll the sides of each bag down half way. Add multi-purpose compost to a depth of 15cm (6inches) Plant one or two seed potatoes (first or second earlies)…

Asparagus and Wild Garlic Frittata

30th March 2016 Steve Ott Blog, Recipes

As British asparagus season dawns, Lucy Burton shares her recipe for frittata success, and a quick and easy lunch to boot Delicate asparagus, in its luscious green glory, likes to keep us guessing. Unlike the more reliable staples of the vegetable patch, the start of asparagus season can be a little unpredictable, although early crops tend to appear in late…

Edible Garden for Chelsea’s Great Pavilion

17th March 2016 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews

See the totally edible garden being produced by the Miracle-Gro Company at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. According to Vicky Page, the company’s spokesperson, “We are packing the raised beds with an amazing variety of edible flowers, productive fruit trees and a host of different vegetables that will be displayed in tip-top condition.” The Miracle-Gro’wers Urban School Garden will be…

Spring Onion Frittata

8th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

Frittatas are a firm favourite in my household. You can put practically any seasonal garden produce into the recipe! SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb 2oz) new potatoes, cooked and sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 handful spring onion, finely sliced • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 2 tbsp mint, roughly chopped • 2 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped…

New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

8th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

A hearty and delicious bake which is easy to assemble. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 300g (10oz) cherry tomatoes • A few knobs of butter, plus extra for greasing • 4-5 thyme sprigs • 100g (3½oz) Gruyère, grated • 100g (3½oz) Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated • 250ml (9fl oz) pot double cream • 200ml (7fl oz)…

New Potatoes & Hot Smoked Salmon Salad

8th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

See in the new spring season with freshly dug potatoes and a salmon salad. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 200g (7oz) hot smoked wild salmon • 4 free range eggs, hard boiled • 50g (2oz) baby spinach • 2 pears, cored and sliced • 1 garlic clove, minced • ½ lemon, juice and zest of • 4…

Leeky Mashed Potato & Smoked Mackerel

7th March 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

This is a simple supper dish that is quick to prepare and is full of flavour. SERVES 4 • 1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled and halved • 2 large leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced • 200ml (7fl oz) milk • Extra virgin olive oil • 4 smoked mackerel fillets • ½ lemon, zest of 1. Cook the potatoes in…

Planting potatoes in pots

15th February 2016 Steve Ott Tips and Advice, Video

Video: Watch as Steve takes you through how to grow great potatoes in pots this year.…