• Propagating Rosemary and Lavender

    Published On: October 9, 2025Categories: Growing Food

    Propaging is a method of producing plants for free. At this time of year I always propagate lavender and rosemary plants. Spring is another good time to do this. The plants that grow are great [...]

  • A saved supermarket seed

    Published On: August 5, 2025Categories: Growing Food

    Last January I got one of the £1.50 veg boxes from Lidl. It had a few yellow and orange tomatoes in it. One was squashed and so I saved some seeds. Only one germinated, but [...]

  • Black currants a super crop

    Published On: July 14, 2025Categories: Growing Food, Snacks

    Yesterday it was Operation Black currant leathers, and making  cordial. When dehydrated I will cut and roll the leathers up in grease proof paper for a sweet treat for myself and my grandson. These last [...]