how to plant, grow & care for crocuses Early spring colour is so important in the garden, bringing mood-enhancing optimism just when we need it most. Delicate and colourful, crocuses are the ideal cheer-givers in February and
How To Stop Slugs Eating Your Dahlias If you have a garden or a balcony, you’d be mad not to grow dahlias – there’s no better plant for flowers both inside and out. However, slugs and snails can o
Tom's Town Garden container gardening in Tom's town garden Tom is our Head of Horticulture and he has a beautiful garden — small, exquisite and perf
one pot, one year – lots of colour When it comes to low maintenance container gardening, there are two key times of the year to focus on. 1. May planting for your summer/autumn display 2. No
Growing Tips For Gardening Success Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardening watering and feeding your plants For the best results, water less regularly than you might think, but wa
light-as-a-feather courgette cake This is my favourite cake, very simple to make, perfect every time, truly light, and utterly delicious with an equally light, non-claggy filling in the sandwich. It’s a recipe from our v
Spaghetti with beans and tomatoes This is originally a River Café recipe that I make all the time for supper when the beans and tomatoes are abundant and utterly delicious. Pick the beans snappy and small rather than la
Grilled figs with lemon and pomegranate A perfect late summer and autumn pudding, when figs are plentiful, (we grow ‘Brown Turkey’ here and even from a 3-year-old tree we can hardly keep up with the harvest). Serve with a dollop of yoghurt
Lemon Soufflé An extremely lemony mousse – tart and delicious – at its best when citrus is fresh and plentiful as it is right now in the early months of the year. You can also make this with blo
lamb fricassee This is a light and summery Greek dish, packed with herbs, using lettuce as a wilted green. It’s one of my favourites and so easy to make. serves 4-6 900g boned shoulder or n
Canterbury Apple Tart A totally delicious and warming recipe. We make lots of these when we’re quiet, to freeze and then gently heat to serve warm as a different option to cake in our café at our open
Dakos Salad I love the island of Crete, particularly the mountains and their valleys bang in the middle, and I love the nature and the food. I make the Greek-inspired salad at home when the tomatoes are a
Just arrived? our bulbs and plants, and how to grow them Note sure what to do when your order arrives this autumn? Below, you'll find answers to some of our most frequently asked ques
Blackberry Cranachan This is a child-friendly version of a Scottish classic of whisky, cream, raspberries and oatmeal. In this one, I add pudding wine instead of whisky, and I make a sweet granola with toasted oat
How to create a floral grid arrangement how to create a floral grid Decorating the house in spring is always rewarding and a great way to cheer up gloomier days. Take inspiration Sarah and make your own beautiful spring table a
Roots beginners guide allotment guide Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding skills to learn, not only will you start to understand where produce comes from and how much better it tastes compared to shop bought, bu
