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In this weeks veg grower podcast Richard shares the latest from his allotment including more straw bail gardening and mulching. Richard also visits Stephens allotment and hear the latest from Richards kitchen Garden. Allotment update: Using more straw Down on Richards allotment Richard has been investing a lot into straw. Using straw bail gardening in a metal raised planter that would cost a fortune to fill wiht compost, might be an easy solution. But Richard has also used straw to mulch his potatoes. One of the most important things Richard believes anyone can do with there allotment is to mulch. Mulching feeds the soil, suppresses weeds and reduces watering. All of which saves the gardener time and resources. Stephens allotment Its been a few years since we last visited Stephens allotment but this week Richard has visited Stephen on his small allotment to find out how his allotment is getting on and how productive it has been. Stephens blog can be found at https://ift.tt/A0OJU3...

Hi, it’s Scott here with this week’s recipe! After spending a long day down at the allotment this weekend – and feeling a little dehydrated (much like Richard mentioned last week) – I decided to make something refreshing using some beautiful rhubarb I had just picked. The result? A wonderfully refreshing Rhubarb and Ginger Cordial , and I thought I’d share the recipe with you all. Let’s head to the kitchen and see how it’s made! As usual, you can find this recipe and many others at theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk and on my Instagram page Seed to Table Plot 13 . Rhubarb and Ginger Cordial Ingredients: 500g rhubarb, sliced into 2–3cm pieces 25g fresh ginger, sliced 250g caster sugar Juice of one orange Juice of one lemon Method: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and then leave to rest in the fridge overnight. The next day, pass the mi...

Join Richard in this weeks podcast in which Richard has spent this Easter Weekend gardening. Chef Scott is also back with another tasty recipe. Kitchen Garden Update: Easter Weekend Gardening Over this weekend Richard has spent a lot of time in his kitchen garden. It started with a good tidy up ensuring all weeds where removed and the grass cut. Followed up with cementing in a washing line, another use for the garden and Richard finally removed an elder tree. Richard was reluctant to remove this elder tree but being to close to the neighbours fence he felt it needed to go. Added to that Richard will also get wood chip from the removal of this tree. On the bank holiday Monday Richard also spent the day potting up lots of his plants, getting them into bigger pots. Allotment update: Down the allotment Richard is still finding it a little too early to plant out any plants but that doesn't mean he cant prepare. He went through every bed removing every single weed and followed that...

Hi, it’s Scott here with this week’s recipe! Today we’re making Chermoula , a vibrant North African coriander-based marinade that’s as versatile as it is flavourful. It’s brilliant not just as a marinade, but also as a dip or even a salad dressing. One of the joys of growing your own herbs is being able to use them generously – something that would be far more expensive with shop-bought packs. With fresh coriander and parsley from the garden, this chermoula recipe is a fantastic way to make the most of your herb harvest. I recently used it to marinate a side of salmon for the BBQ – absolutely delicious! But it’s just as good with meat, grilled veg, or tossed through couscous. As always, you can find this recipe and many others at theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk and on my Instagram page Seed to Table Plot 13 . Chermoula (Makes approx. 250ml) Ingredients: 100g fresh coriander 40g fresh parsley 60g preserved lemon 160ml extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp ground cumin ½ t...

Join Richard in this weeks episode of the veg grower podcast. This week Richard is having another go at straw bale gardening in the kitchen garden. Down the allotment Richard has been sowing lots of seeds directly into the ground, and finally Richard is joined by Lee Connolly The Skinny Jean Gardener to discuss national kids gardening week. Of course chef Scott is also back with another delicious recipe. Kitchen garden update: Straw Bale Gardening. A couple of years ago Richard tried Straw Bale Gardening. A method of growing plants in straw bales. However, when Richard tried he didn't feel it was as successful as it could be, so this year he decided to give it another go. Richard has got 2 straw bales and set them in position and started the conditioning phase of this system. The conditioning phase is where Richard believed he went wrong last time as he used the incorrect fertiliser to start it off. This time he is using urea to add a high amount of nitrogen to the straw bales...

Well not everyone managed to hear Thursdays podcast so I have re uploaded it and you can here that here . Tonight’s podcast is also here and tonight its all about sowing pumpkins as part of this months seed pack. The post 2 podcast in 1 again. appeared first on The Veg Grower Podcast .

Hi, it’s Scott here with this week’s recipe, and today we’re putting the spotlight on a slightly underrated star of the spring garden – the radish. While they’re lovely raw and peppery in salads, cooking radishes completely transforms them. Roasting brings out their softer, brassica-like characteristics, making them a seasonal treat in their own right. This week’s recipe is Roasted Radishes with Whipped Feta , and let me tell you – the combination of hot, roasted radishes with cool, creamy whipped feta is hard to beat! Roasted Radishes with Whipped Feta (Serves 2, or 4 as a side) Ingredients: 600g radishes, cut in half 300g feta cheese 200g natural yoghurt 10g chives, chopped Juice of half a lime Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: Prepare the whipped feta: Add the feta, natural yoghurt, chopped chives, and lime juice to a food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender. Once blended, place the mixture in the fridge to chill for ...

Join Richard in the 600th episode of the veg grower podcast. This week Richard has an update from the allotment followed by a new trail, Hotbin vs Dalek. At the end of this podcast you can also be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets to gardeners world spring fair on Sunday the 4th May 2025 The post #600 Hotbin vs Dalek appeared first on The Veg Grower Podcast .