Seasonal Tips
Seasonal tips on what to grow and look out for this month
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Beetroot and Seasonal Apple Salad
Beetroot and Seasonal Apple Salad
Cinnamon French Crepes with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream, Seasonal Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup
Cinnamon French Crepes with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream, Seasonal Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup
Leek and Pancetta Macaroni Cheese with Buttery Seasoned Kale
Leek and Pancetta Macaroni Cheese with Buttery Seasoned Kale
Eight tips for growing without peat
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares advice on using peat-free compost in your garden
Orange-tip
It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.
Recipes
Make the most of home-grown seasonal food with recipes from the WI and Bake with Lucie.
Bake with Lucie - July 2025
Try these seasonal recipes using produce from your garden!
Bake with Lucie - August 2025
Try these seasonal recipes using produce from your garden!
Brimstone
One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…
Spiced Ginger Pear Upside-down Cake
Pears are in season in September so make the most of them with this delicious cake.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…