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veg of the month – runner beans
thursday 29th july 2010
As summer rolls on, runner beans are coming into season. They were sown in early May and have been creeping up the rows of bamboo canes ready for picking now and over the coming weeks. Runner beans are an iconic part of the British summer for gardeners and their brig... continued
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oh, for an abacus
thursday 22nd july 2010
My patience with modern technology is not good and I am well known in the office for my computer-induced tantrums, so I would like to apologise to those of you who have suffered such frustrations with our new website. The changeover has been fraught with difficulties... continued
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irrigation irritation
monday 19th july 2010
We’ve still had no rain of any consequence and a month of 4am starts with the irrigator is wearing a bit thin. I’m quite a football fan but now the World Cup is over and I didn’t see a single game in its entirety. There’s always four years&rsq... continued
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do your kids know their veg?
thursday 8th july 2010
It’s not always easy to convince children of the joys of fruit and veg. Early this summer The Telegraph said that only one in five children is getting their full ‘five-a-day’. So why won’t some kids eat their greens? On our farm tours we find ... continued
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veg of the month – courgettes
monday 5th july 2010
Whether they’re coming from your garden or your vegbox, courgettes are a reliable summer staple; a doddle to grow and versatile in the kitchen. Peter Richardson grows ours here on the farm. They do well even in a damp summer and are one of the most vigorous, hi... continued
