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How to grow: Raspberries

9th September 2020 Shannon Butcher Fruit & Veg Growing Guides

Raspberries are a mainstay of the fruit garden and no patch is complete without them. Apart from their great taste and easy-going nature which makes them so easy to grow, they are heavy cropping and versatile in the kitchen. They love moisture and will grow well against a shady wall, but are not good in a very hot, sunny position…

Preparing to grow

22nd April 2020 Shannon Butcher Tips and Advice

More and more people are starting to appreciate the benefits of growing their own fresh fruit and veg and are seeking out their own patch to do just that. Learning to grow your own is not as daunting as it may first seem. Home-grown produce is not just fresher than anything you’ll find in the shops, in growing it you’ll…

The start of something bigger

15th April 2020 Steve Ott Features

We follow the ventures of some new allotment holders as they move from starter plots to larger ones. Elaine Crick follows their progress. From starters to mains Elaine and Julia (aka Radio Derby’s The Potty Plotters) had the idea to create mini starter plots for people who hadn’t grown veg before but would find a large allotment daunting. They took…

DAIRY-FREE AMERICAN BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

27th July 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

A fabulous dish to serve up at the weekend. You can use blackcurrants or raspberries too, if you prefer. SERVES 6 | Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 225g/8oz plain flour • 1tbsp baking powder • 1tsp caster sugar • pinch of salt • 2 large eggs, beaten • 1tsp vanilla extract • 100g/3½oz dairy-free yogurt…

RASPBERRY BROWNIES

27th July 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

These brownies are extra gooey and very rich in chocolate. A small piece is an excellent end to dinner and the raspberries add little bursts of fruitiness. MAKES 16 SQUARES | Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 30-35 minutes • 200g/7oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 100g/3½oz milk chocolate, broken into pieces • 250g/9oz unsalted butter, diced •…

RASPBERRY CORDIAL

9th July 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

Bottle up a bit of sunshine with this beautiful raspberry cordial. It’s so easy to make and taste great with sparkling water. MAKES ABOUT ½ LITRE Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 5 minutes • 400g/14oz raspberries • 400g/14oz caster sugar • 300ml/½ pint water • Juice of one lemon 1. Simmer the raspberries and caster sugar with 300ml…