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New Blueberries From Cuttings.

  If you want to increase your blueberry bushes, why not try propergating from cuttings. At this time of the year, , it's the perfect...

Elder tree

I was asked what the elderflower looks like after the post about the elderflower cordial. Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a tree which grows in...

Globe Artichoke – an edible, perennial ornamental

Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a large perennial thistle with an edible flower bud. The plant is originally from the Mediterranean but grows very...

Broad bean and pea risotto

Aquadulce claudia broad beans are doing well and provided a good harvest again. Peas are also growing strong and managed to pick a few...

Elderflower Cordial

Elder trees are in bloom folks so get out there and pick some flowers, you don't need too many to make a bottle or...

Allotment Sunday

After the rain yesterday morning the evening weather was a bit brighter so managed to get to the allotment. There was a horrible corner, unfortunately...