kitchen garden

  • Kitchen Garden

    The kitchen garden is such an inspiring concept! Growing your own produce for your table – creating your own simple, fresh, ingredients that are packed with flavour and nutrients. Over time, urban living has meant that we’ve grown removed from the production of the food we eat. The kitchen garden is a simple step to […]

  • Growing Potatoes

    Potatoes, I love ’em! And I love to grow them too! Did you know you can get potato plants from the potatoes you eat?! The thing is, you have to cut out their eyes! Ewwwww! Actually, it’s not so bad. Potato eyes are the indents on the skin where the potato forms small growths that […]

  • A Cheeky Broccoli and Cauliflower Secret

    Did you know after you’ve picked the main head of a broccoli or cauliflower, smaller heads will continue to grow, giving you even more vegetable from your one plant! The leaves and stalk are also edible. So don’t think once you’ve harvested the first broccoli florets the harvest is over, wait a little while and […]

  • Bay Leaf Tree

    I love my little bay leaf tree. Their glossy dark green leaves are so gorgeous. You can then harvest the leaves as you need them. It’s good to have a few dried bay leaves on hand in the kitchen for cooking – the taste is stronger if you dry them out. Remember to take them […]

  • Leek Quiche Recipe

    This is one of my favorite recipes handed down from my Grandma. This leek quiche is perfect for a quick dinner or a lazy lunch with a light salad of morsels from the garden! I often make little versions for friends’ parties too! They can be either reheated after being frozen or they are scrummy […]