Gisborne oranges are now in season and I always try and use them as much as possible when they are - they’re so juicy! This is a lovely fresh salad with great asian flavours.

recipeHester GuyJuly 30, 2020vegetables, recipes, recipe, seasonal, beetroot, Chinese cabbage, oranges, asian flavoursComment

Asparagus, easy to grow and even easier to eat

Asparagus is really easy to grow and even a small patch will provide you with some mouth-watering meals.

gardenGillian ThrumJuly 29, 2020edibles, vegetables, garden, asparagus, veggie gardenComment

Puy lentil and beetroot salad with goats cheese and walnuts

The beauty of a salad like this is the ingredients and amounts are variable, so use whatever you have on hand.

Hester GuyJuly 2, 2020vegetables, recipes, recipe, seasonal, beetrootComment

How to prune raspberries

When I first started growing raspberries I had a real problem determining what I should be pruning out and what I should be leaving. It sounds quite simple until you stand in front of those canes and have to start cutting…

gardenGillian ThrumJune 13, 2020edibles, vegetables, garlic, bulbs, garden Comment

Garlic Growing Tips

Garlic really is one of the most simple vegetables to grow, what can I tell you apart from it loves sheep pellets, needs full sun and plenty of moisture once in leaf to be successful. Here’s my experience…

gardenGillian ThrumJune 3, 2020edibles, vegetables, garlic, bulbs, garden Comment