An Ode to the Chenopods
Early summer is the turn for the Chenopods or Amaranthaceae. Exotic sounding and indeed they can be exotic. The plant family of chenopods includes plants such as quinoa from the […]
The view from above
Summer is now in full swing and between the weeding, watering and harvesting it can be difficult to step back and see the bigger picture. These aerial photographs taken recently, […]
Cornish tomatoes
For nearly five months now we’ve been nurturing our tomatoes to get to this point; a kaleidoscope crop of cancer fighting, sweet, succulent fruits that can be used in almost […]
Unleash the chard!
It’s about time we let you in on some secrets. Chard secrets. This veg has been rocking our world for quite some time and it is so versatile. So we […]
Kimchi comes to Kernow
Kimchi, or kimchee, is a kind of preserve originating from what is now known as Korea in the 7th century. And it’s taken a fair while to arrive here in […]
Beetroot burgers
So you’ve probably grated them, roasted them, perhaps pickled them but have you made burgers from your beetroot? When we discovered this recipe we made it in big batches and […]
A Love of Legumes
There is a reason our logo is a pea pod. We love legumes. And for good reason. ‘Legumes’ is the collective name for peas, beans and other plants with pea-like […]
Who’s your favourite beetle?
We’ve all got a favourite Beatle, but what about a favourite beetle? The garden is currently teaming with life, including some beetles we love and others not so much. Not […]
Rediscover Radish
It’s the time of year that us growers get excited about radish. They are a beautiful, fresh crop at time when last season’s veg is running low and this season’s […]
Compost Tea Anyone?
It all started with a nettle sting. We’ve been busy fertilising our soil but not in the way most food is grown. To grow sustainably, organically and pragmatically we are […]