Small tortoiseshell
The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…
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The Cheesiest Whole Baked Cauliflower Cheese
Cauliflower takes centre stage in this cheesy autumn staple.
Peacock
The markings of the peacock are unmistakeable - big, blue 'eyes' just like a peacock's tail feathers. It can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells, and…
Food for you
Learn all about growing your own food in harmony with nature
Crispy Bacon, Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Home-grown broccoli, cauliflower and chives steal the show - use vegetarian bacon as a substitute if needed.
Plastic-free gardening
July is all about the international movement to move towards the reduction and elimination of single-use plastics.
Create homes for wildlife
Invite more wildlife into your garden by providing natural homes like long grass and log piles.
Red admiral
The red admiral is an unmistakable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round. Adults are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here.
Seasonal Tips
Seasonal tips on what to grow and look out for this month
Common puffball
This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.
Planning A Space To Grow Food
If you are starting from scratch, this blog will help you to plan, whether you have a garden of your own or you're going to work on a community space with others.
Giant horntail
With yellow-and-black bands, the giant horntail looks like a large wasp, but is harmless to us. The female uses her long, stinger-like ovipositor to lay eggs in pine trees, where the larvae then…