Monthly Archives: February 2013

Thyme is precious

My blogs are normally focused around my fruit and veg growing escapades but it’s not very often that I mention herbs. Fresh herbs from your own garden have a taste that is like no other. They are so easy to … Continue reading

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Culinary Queen on the couch

My latest newspaper article went live today and again it featured one of my favourite TV cooks, Delia Smith.  Her latest campaign tries again to encourage us all to learn how to cook. I recently purchased one of her books … Continue reading

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They’ve arrived!

I have been anxiously waiting for my parcel to grace my doorstep as I have been so excited to see the contents of the package. A few days ago, a fellow blogger was offering free chilli seeds to anyone who … Continue reading

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Spot light on ……Cabbages

World cabbage day is celebrated today, 17th February and in the words of another who is also intrigued by this day “it is a day when the pleasure and simplicity of the cabbage is celebrated”. So in celebration of this … Continue reading

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That warm and snuggly feeling!

I’m so excited that February has finally arrived.  From a GYO person’s point of view; Let the growing season commence!!! I have spent the last few weeks raring to get growing; especially after my new Christmas present of a heated … Continue reading

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