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Stories, Tips & Traditions

Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

How Long Do Poached Eggs Take to Cook? The Proper Guide

A proper look at poaching eggs. Timing, technique, and why freshness matters more than you think… but do you know how long they should be in the water for to make the perfect poached egg?

Plant Protection: A Grower’s Guide to Keeping Crops Safe

Everything you need to know about protecting plants from pests, diseases, and weather. A grower’s guide to keeping crops safe without overcomplicating it.

How to Cook a Lamb Shoulder Chop: The Proper Way

Everything you need to know about cooking lamb shoulder chops. This covers searing, timing, and why this cut needs different treatment to loin.

From Stone to Harvest: How to Grow Apricots

The key to growing apricots successfully here is recognising that they’re originally from continental climates with cold winters and warm, dry springs. Our damp springs can cause problems with blossom and fruit set, whilst late frosts can devastate early flowers.

How to Grow Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi, despite its somewhat alien appearance, is one of the most forgiving brassicas you can grow in a British garden. You may not ever heard of kohlrabi but we assure you it’s well worth growing.

From Sets to Storage: How to Grow Shallots

Most people don’t realise that shallots are actually easier to grow than onions, yet they’re often overlooked in British vegetable patches. They’re also brilliant for smaller gardens or allotments because they don’t take up much space, and you can tuck them in between other crops quite easily.